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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As the idyllic Italian wedding plays out, Stephanie begins to notice that something is off with Emily, whose birth name is Hope McLanden, and her family. Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025 Beyond their four signature golf courses, year-round activities might include philosophy walks with classical scholars through the idyllic Messinian countryside, deep-reaching wellness retreats, or participating in the late October olive harvesting. Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 1 May 2025 Other video motifs include UFOs, idyllic green pastures, and vigorous exhortations to drink only the purest, rawest milk. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025 Beyond those idyllic moments out in nature, now over a year removed from Deeper Well, Musgraves is entering a new era in her career that has one of country’s most innovative superstars going back to her beginnings. Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for idyllic

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 8 May. 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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