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

Tourists flock to New England searching for idyllic pictures of fall foliage and atmospheric restaurants and shops. — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026

And when there’s a cozy chill in the air and the crunch of leaves beneath you, there’s nothing more idyllic. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026

Complete with a snack and tea bar, the room serves as the idyllic peaceful retreat before heading to your treatment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

The scene is that of an idyllic country estate, a beloved family home that is also a working farm. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 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