idyllic

adjective

idyl·​lic ī-ˈdi-lik 

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 

chiefly British i-

adverb

Examples of idyllic in a Sentence

He had an idyllic childhood.

an idyllic retreat in the countryside

Recent Examples on the Web

Beaufort, North Carolina This fishing village with century-old homes, idyllic marinas, and pristine beaches could be plucked from a vintage postcard. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Located in Midtown, the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta weds an idyllic location with luxurious accommodations. —Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026

Its cushioned chairs and glass table create an idyllic place to sip coffee in the morning or watch the sunset at night, and the removable cushion covers are easy to wash when needed. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

It’s been voted the best course in the Caribbean more than once, and people flock to it from all over the world for its great play and idyllic setting. —Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for idyllic

• acrylic
• argillic
• benzylic
• cyrillic
• acidophilic
• dicarboxylic
• electrophilic
• nucleophilic
• tricarboxylic
• amphiphilic
• basophilic
• carboxylic

Kids Definition

idyllic

adjective

idyl·​lic ī-ˈdil-ik 

: simple and charming

an idyllic little town