idyllic

adjective

idyl·​lic ī-ˈdi-lik 

 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 

 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

Along with their twenty comfortable rooms, their riad-style patio featuring a small plunge pool is an idyllic spot to hide away or have a drink before a night out. —Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025

When the body of a young man is found eerily staged in the idyllic Scottish wilderness, detective Monica Kennedy fears this is just the beginning of a terrifying campaign that will strike the heart of a rural community. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025

Those still intact in Arkansas have all been built since World War II as symbols of a more idyllic past. —Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025

Although the location feels secluded, word is definitely out about how idyllic the Gulf of Papagayo is: new, ultra-luxe resorts have been popping up regularly on the Gulf. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

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