idyllic

adjective

idyl·​lic ī-ˈdi-lik How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
chiefly British i-
1
: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
an idyllic childhood
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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Marina falls in love with Greek shipowner Yannis, played by Andreas Konstantinou (Milky Way), and joins him in starting a new life on the idyllic island of Syros. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 And what begins as this idyllic ‘Prairie Home Companion’ recollection of this town’s beautiful history devolves into a sort of parable on xenophobia and colonization. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 The Fasano Trancoso is an idyllic getaway for those looking to escape the madding crowds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The sole teacher in the last school on the idyllic Greek island of Kalamos has a shorter list of students every fall. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 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

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