idyllic

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

|Updated on: 24 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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Jobson’s Cove Beach Bermuda isn’t lacking for idyllic pink sand beaches, but escape the crowds at Horseshoe Bay Beach and head just down the road to Warwick Long Bay Beach and follow the walking trail to secluded Jobson’s Cove.

— lyndsey matthews, ELLE Decor, "Bermuda is the Ultimate Destination for Those Obsessed with the Color Pink," 12 June 2018
Spanning 80 miles over the screensaver-worthy desert landscape of Canyonlands National Park in Utah, the White Rim Trail features some of the most idyllic vistas in the American Southwest.

— hans aschim, Popular Mechanics, "What It’s Like to Be in 105-Degree Heat for 5 Days," 8 June 2018
The space flows into the generous expanse of a living room with moss green walls, which looks out on the same idyllic scene through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.

— jessica steinberg, Bon Appetit, "The Well-Crafted Kitchen: Inside an Israeli Chef’s Stunning Farmhouse and Garden," 8 June 2018
And of course, those hot months also meant swimming and fishing in a nearby creek — an idyllic setting amid a beautiful countryside.

— chris graves, Cincinnati.com, "Pike County: Death in the foothills," 15 May 2018
Two streets over from the main road, the idyllic rural setting is replaced by something more rustic.

— latria graham, Outside Online, "We're Here. You Just Don't See Us.," 10 Apr. 2018
Visitors love the idyllic lakeside setting, especially in the summer, and its proximity to the country’s longest running wine trail.

— elise taylor, Vogue, "Aurora, New York: Brought to You by American Girl," 1 Apr. 2018
Yountville was California’s first, established in 1884 on a sprawling, idyllic site that now consists of stucco and red-tile-roof dormitories, a library, a swimming pool and a golf course.

— matt stevens and dave philipps, New York Times, "Gunman and 3 Hostages Found Dead at California Veterans Home," 9 Mar. 2018
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

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