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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The idyllic hilltop village is located in Italy’s southern Basilicata region, and has approximately 4,500 residents.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Though obviously much of the show is staying under the dome, where the idyllic nature of its society is quickly unraveling.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Experience the idyllic islands with Silversea, which offers an incredible 11-night voyage.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for idyllic
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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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idyllic
adjective
idyl·lic
ī-ˈdil-ik 
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town
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