idyllic

adjective idyl·lic \ ī-ˈdi-lik , chiefly British i- \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

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Definition of idyllic

1 : pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity

2 : of, relating to, or being an idyll

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idyllically

play \ī-ˈdi-li-k(ə-)lē, chiefly British i-\ adverb

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Examples of idyllic in a Sentence

He had an idyllic childhood.
an idyllic retreat in the countryside

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Despite some patchy spots, this hidden oasis in Montecito Heights offers a surprisingly robust and secluded trail system complete with an idyllic pond and views of DTLA.

— shawnté salabert, Los Angeles Magazine, "From Archery to Mountain Biking, There’s an L.A. Park for Every Outdoor Hobby," 7 June 2018
From the window of the finest suite at the Hotel Normandy Deauville, the budding creative visionary was moved by the spirit of the idyllic beach countryside.

— megan decker, Harper's BAZAAR, "A Look Inside Coco Chanel’s Favorite Seaside Destination," 1 June 2018
These two good-looking creatures are immediately drawn to each other and spend idyllic days sailing, cooking, drinking wine.

— jocelyn noveck, kansascity, "‘Adrift’: Woman vs. nature tale for the #MeToo era," 31 May 2018
In fact, La Chingada is idyllic—full of bamboo groves, palm and mango trees where Mr. López Obrador goes to rest, write and plant more trees.

— juan montes, WSJ, "‘Tropical Messiah’: A Trump-Style Politician Is Mexican Presidential Front Runner," 30 May 2018
These are seemingly idyllic places to grow up: low crime rates, good schools, and a sense of community where everyone seems to know your name.

— lisa marie pane, The Christian Science Monitor, "Why school shootings seem to happen mostly in small towns," 22 May 2018
These are seemingly idyllic places to grow up: low crime rates, good schools and a sense of community where everyone seems to know your name.

— Washington Post, "Mass school shootings mostly happening in small-town America," 22 May 2018
Meanwhile, some area residents are displeased with the idea of building the facility at the idyllic site.

— kim chatelain, NOLA.com, "Mandeville mulls $318,000 public restroom on lakefront," 21 May 2018
There's a meet-cute at college, an idyllic series of dates in the English countryside, a small hurdle when Florence's snobby high-society parents question Edward's solidly middle class background.

— anna moeslein, Glamour, "On Chesil Beach: A Period Drama With a Surprising—and Subtle—#MeToo Twist," 18 May 2018

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