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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Gale reminds her readers that even in their seemingly idyllic small towns, the drive for profit often runs counter to the public well-being. Deborah Williams july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025 Historically one of high society’s favorite gathering spots going back to the Gilded Age, this idyllic point is a magnet for anyone looking for highbrow hobnobbing. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025 Even in the middle of an idyllic night with her new boyfriend, Jess is too stuck in her recent past to be entirely present. Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025 The film is set in an idyllic Tuscan town called Belvedere in Chianti where everybody is either in a relationship or looking for their soulmate, except Elisa a single mother who runs Le Giuggiole vineyard. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 July 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 18 Jul. 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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