1
: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
an idyllic childhood
2
: of, relating to, or being an idyll
Examples of idyllic in a Sentence
He had an idyllic childhood.
an idyllic retreat in the countryside
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
But more recent scholarship seems to poke holes in the story about saison’s idyllic agricultural roots.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Tucked into the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, the idyllic estate is perfect for a family day out.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Plot details are under wraps but according to the spartan official synopsis, the psychological thriller unfolds in a seemingly idyllic and takes audiences on a vertiginous dive into the shifting limits of a sound mind, as grief and obsession take hold.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for idyllic
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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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idyllic
adjective
idyl·lic
ī-ˈdil-ik 
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town
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