1
: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
an idyllic childhood
2
: of, relating to, or being an idyll
Examples of idyllic in a Sentence
He had an idyllic childhood.
an idyllic retreat in the countryside
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Tova lives in a small idyllic town in the Pacific Northwest, where everyone seems to know everyone’s business.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
On an idyllic farm in rural Georgia, young parents share their understanding of life, love, and nature with their sons, teaching them the art of beekeeping.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
On a clear summer’s day, there might be no place in Canada more idyllic than Hornby.
—Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for idyllic
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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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idyllic
adjective
idyl·lic
ī-ˈdil-ik 
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town
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