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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Read on at your peril … The series begins with Xavier Collins, a Secret Service agent played by Brown, whose job appears to be to protect Cal Bradford (James Marsden), a former commander in chief who now lives in an idyllic small town. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025 This is an opportunity to bring new life to a classic home in an idyllic setting. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025 The idyllic isle is part of the Egadi archipelago off of Sicily’s north-west coast. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 The story involves a family spending an idyllic island holiday confronted with mysterious forces. Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 27 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 31 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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