idyllic

adjective

idyl·​lic ī-ˈdi-lik How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
 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 How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
 chiefly British  i-
adverb

Examples of idyllic in a Sentence

He had an idyllic childhood. an idyllic retreat in the countryside
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Style / Beauty 4 minute read Published 5:49 AM EST, Wed January 15, 2025 CNN — In idyllic settings around India’s coastal southwestern state of Kerala, photographer Keerthana Kunnath has been capturing images of muscular women flexing their heroic forms. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025 That’s because on Wednesday (Jan. 15), the Sphere posted a video on its social media pages showing the iconic venue lit up with a video that showed ocean waters receding to show a weathered blue chair nestled on an idyllic island beach, and later, an acoustic guitar and a cowboy hat. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025 Famed French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is one of the many Europeans who had settled in the idyllic L.A. neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025 The idyllic Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda relies on tourism for much of its wealth. Panorama Media Ltd., Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for idyllic 

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of idyllic was in 1856

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“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

idyllic

adjective
idyl·​lic ī-ˈdil-ik How to pronounce idyllic (audio)
: simple and charming
an idyllic little town

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