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

The setting could hardly be more idyllic. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

Ted Lasso fans know the leafy southwest London neighborhood of Richmond as the idyllic backdrop where Jason Sudeikis’s lovable American coach brought his signature optimism to English soccer. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

More than an idyllic lakeside hamlet beloved by the international jet set, the northern Italian town of Como and the surrounding area are home to the country’s biggest silk-making districts, part of Italy’s fashion supply chain backbone. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Alba could be seen meditating and boating along dolphins during the idyllic getaway. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 June 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