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arcadian

adjective, ar·ca·di·an often capitalized \är-ˈkā-dē-ən\

Definition of ARCADIAN

a : of or relating to Arcadia or the Arcadians

b : of or relating to Arcadian

: idyllically pastoral; especially : idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled

1565

Synonyms: quiet, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, restful, serene, still, stilly, tranquil

Antonyms: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly (also wooly)

noun Ar·ca·di·an \är-ˈkā-dē-ən\

often not capitalized : a person who lives a simple quiet life

: a native or inhabitant of Arcadia

: the dialect of ancient Greek used in Arcadia

1573

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