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 show’s combination of a dark family saga and an idyllic tropical setting made the Florida Keys an unmistakable part of the story. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The Stranger Things actress—who recently adopted a baby son with the model—posed with both of her kids while sharing an idyllic family moment from Tuscany on September 21. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

Robert and Kym, who share 8-year-old twins Hudson and Haven, view the home as an idyllic place for their kids to connect with their Canadian side. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

The story follows Alex, a photographer and young father in London, who faces an unexpected accident by the seaside, which forces him to contend with how quickly an idyllic life can slip away. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 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