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

Thanks to the geography of these special hideaways, the vibrant blue water of the Mediterranean Sea is typically quite calm, making for an idyllic place to take a dip or even snorkel. —Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026

The options range from modern apartments on the Wittdün beach promenade and idyllic Frisian houses in the village of Nebel to cozy apartments such as Haus Amanda with a view of the mudflats in Norddorf. —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026

Oshetsky’s newest novel follows Celia, a young woman whose seemingly idyllic life is upended when a friend of hers is murdered in an affair gone wrong. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026

Maitland lunch staple Kappy’s Subs happened to be right on the route back to the train station, making for a perfect stop before concluding an idyllic morning of socializing and art education. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 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