1
: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
an idyllic childhood
2
: of, relating to, or being an idyll
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He had an idyllic childhood.
an idyllic retreat in the countryside
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite its idyllic location, Nice can sometimes feel like a scrum of scooters and sunbathers.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The dementia village model is viewed by many as idyllic.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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idyllic
adjective
idyl·lic
ī-ˈdil-ik 
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town
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