idyllic

adjective

idyl·​lic ī-ˈdi-lik How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
 chiefly British  i-
1
: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
2
: of, relating to, or being an idyll
idyllically
ī-ˈdi-li-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
 chiefly British  i-
adverb

Examples of idyllic in a Sentence

He had an idyllic childhood. an idyllic retreat in the countryside
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Jo Sunday is like a forest nymph plucked out of an idyllic wood and thrown onto a Gowanus stage. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025 At first, life with Gainsbourg was idyllic. Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Outdoor activities are plentiful and include hiking trails with idyllic backdrops, parks, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, and family-friendly farms and farmers markets. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025 About 35 minutes south of Sedona, in the Verde Valley wine region, Alcantara Vineyards is an idyllic spot to book a tasting ($20 for four samples) and have lunch on the lawn. New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for idyllic

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of idyllic was in 1856

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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

idyllic

adjective
idyl·​lic ī-ˈdil-ik How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town

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