idyllic

adjective

idyl·​lic ī-ˈdi-lik How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
 chiefly British  i-
1
: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
2
: of, relating to, or being an idyll
idyllically
ī-ˈdi-li-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
 chiefly British  i-
adverb

Examples of idyllic in a Sentence

He had an idyllic childhood. an idyllic retreat in the countryside
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Nearly half a century ago, King and his fellow survivors saw their idyllic enclave of Leonia, New Jersey, turn into a hostile place. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 The Gardens at Lake Merritt were built in the 1950s and feature 7 acres of idyllic water-and-forested space including bonsai and rhododendron groves. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 Three years later, the idyllic setting reframed the club’s standing as NFL royalty again. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025 For Jonny Diamond, cool nights in the Catskills bring idyllic autumn vibes. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for idyllic

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of idyllic was in 1856

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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

idyllic

adjective
idyl·​lic ī-ˈdil-ik How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town

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