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idyllic street

[aɪˈdɪlɪk strit]
noun phrasepl: idyllic streets / ruas idílicas
rua idílica
1. A street that is charmingly picturesque, peaceful, and perfect in an idealized way, often associated with quaint, quiet, or scenic qualities
They moved to an idyllic street lined with old oak trees and Victorian houses.
Eles se mudaram para uma rua idílica repleta de carvalhos antigos e casarões vitorianos.
2. A streetscape that evokes a sense of rural simplicity, contentment, or pastoral beauty
The idyllic street reminded visitors of a storybook village.
A rua idílica fez os visitantes lembrarem de uma aldeia de conto de fadas.
NYC Slang
postcard street / picture-perfect block
Synonyms
picturesque streetcharming streetscenic streetpeaceful streetpastoral streetrua pitorescarua encantadorarua aprazível
Antonyms
ugly streetchaotic streetnoisy streetbustling streetrua feiarua caóticarua barulhenta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua idílica
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rua idílica / rua de sonho
May emphasize dream-like quality
São Paulo
rua idílica / rua charmosa
Often emphasizes charm and elegance
Portugal
rua idílica / rua bucólica
Bucolic term more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a slice of paradise
um pedaço do paraíso
straight out of a storybook
saído de um livro de histórias
a haven of peace
um refúgio de paz
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