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

The family drama is set during an idyllic island vacation that takes a tumultuous turn when a mother’s sudden physical outburst towards her 10-year-old son exposes hidden tensions and lingering conflicts within the family. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Fanning’s true Hollywood story is of the more rare and idyllic variety. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Forget Florida—what better place to spend your golden years than Panama’s storied Casco Viejo district or idyllic San Blas Islands? — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Dining at restaurants is one of the joys of life, but even the most devoted parents could agree that kids can sometimes complicate the idyllic scene of a leisurely meal and a lovely setting. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 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