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

In new photos shared to Instagram on July 30, the model and actress gave fans a glimpse inside the idyllic trip—including a peek at Kim’s time with her niece Penelope. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026

The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time. — David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026

Invading forces threaten the country when Etna is still a puppy, and the looming war marks the abrupt end of his idyllic puppyhood. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Most of the rooms are spread around the Colonial-style main house, and there are several cottage-style buildings scattered across the lawn, too, creating an idyllic, village-like feel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 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