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

His ethos and spirit pulsates throughout the idyllic interior and garden galleries, whisking New Yorkers and visitors away from the frenzy of daily routine, reminding us that art is essential, not extraneous, to our existence and fortitude. —Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Our Village is a scene from an idyllic postcard, but even idyllic downtowns need attention. —Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 May 2025

Pushed hard for hours on idyllic twisting roads, the Vantage Roadster never so much as put a wheel wrong. —Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025

Rooms range from cozy two-person cottages to generous four-bedroom homes with idyllic lake views; amenities include wood-burning fireplaces, heated floors, and spa-like bathrooms. —Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 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