Examples of idyllic in a Sentence
He had an idyllic childhood.
an idyllic retreat in the countryside
Recent Examples on the Web
Photos and videos of the idyllic scene along a winding, unpaved road have appeared across social media in recent years, fueling the frenzy of visitors during peak fall foliage.
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Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2023
Take this idyllic image to the next level of cozy with the Lillusory Knit Loungewear Set, one of Amazon’s best-selling sleep and lounge sets.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
An idyllic resort adorned with both antique touches and modern-luxury flair, Camp Lucy provides a Texas-chic wedding experience with scenic views of the Hill Country as its backdrop.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Sep. 2023
Locals say everything changed about five years ago, when social media influencers started promoting Sleepy Hollow Farm in particular and Cloudland Road in general as the most photographed, idyllic spot in Vermont during foliage season.
—Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2023
Lake Como has lured me back to its idyllic shores a few times over the years.
—Samantha Lauriello, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2023
For the casual but idyllic photo shoot, Jenner opted to wear a large cornflower-blue button-up—and no pants.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2023
Many neighborhoods surrounding downtown feel idyllic: young families on walks, diners sharing tacos on picnic benches, wildflowers pouring out of gardens attached to colorful bungalows.
—Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2023
During the pandemic, U.S. office workers and freelancers relocated to inexpensive and idyllic settings on the Pacific rim.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 5 Sep. 2023
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Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2023
Take this idyllic image to the next level of cozy with the Lillusory Knit Loungewear Set, one of Amazon’s best-selling sleep and lounge sets.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
An idyllic resort adorned with both antique touches and modern-luxury flair, Camp Lucy provides a Texas-chic wedding experience with scenic views of the Hill Country as its backdrop.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Sep. 2023
Locals say everything changed about five years ago, when social media influencers started promoting Sleepy Hollow Farm in particular and Cloudland Road in general as the most photographed, idyllic spot in Vermont during foliage season.
—Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2023
Lake Como has lured me back to its idyllic shores a few times over the years.
—Samantha Lauriello, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2023
For the casual but idyllic photo shoot, Jenner opted to wear a large cornflower-blue button-up—and no pants.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2023
Many neighborhoods surrounding downtown feel idyllic: young families on walks, diners sharing tacos on picnic benches, wildflowers pouring out of gardens attached to colorful bungalows.
—Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2023
During the pandemic, U.S. office workers and freelancers relocated to inexpensive and idyllic settings on the Pacific rim.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 5 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.
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idyllic
adjective
idyl·lic
ī-ˈdil-ik 
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town
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