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

This all-inclusive luxury camp in the mountains of northern Thailand is almost too idyllic to believe. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

Several properties, such as idyllic Bricoleur Vineyards with its Sunday Yoga in the Vineyards, offer classes in a true wine-lovers’ paradise. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

Priced at $35,000 a couple, the three-night Vintner’s Voyage experience promises access to top wines and chefs in a idyllic setting. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

The video saw Lilibet playing happily in Markle and Prince Harry's idyllic backyard pool with her long hair swept back into a low ponytail. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 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