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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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Inspired by European summer travel and the idea of clothing for the idyllic getaway, Alo’s new collection complements the winter line for a capsule of vacation wardrobe dressing.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The Prime series, based on the bestselling novel Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, takes us to idyllic Canada in the fictional Barry’s Bay, where gorgeous lakes and charming homes are the springboard for an unforgettable romance ten years in the making.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
This version, for TV4 and ARD Degeto, sees the titular character grapple with middle-age, alcoholism and the haunting nature of his job while investigating crimes in the idyllic town of Ystad.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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idyllic
adjective
idyl·lic
ī-ˈdil-ik 
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town
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