idyllic
Americanadjective
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(of a setting or event) suitable for or suggestive of pastoral literature or art, which portrays an idealized scene of peace, charm, and rustic simplicity.
You won't find a more idyllic spot for a wedding.
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relating to or characteristic of an idyll, a mode of literature or art which portrays an idealized rustic life of peace, charm, and simplicity.
The painting’s every detail fulfills the idyllic trope of a bounteous natural world freely offering itself.
Other Word Forms
- idyllically adverb
- nonidyllic adjective
- nonidyllically adverb
- unidyllic adjective
Etymology
Origin of idyllic
Example Sentences
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“Majestically set on 12 sweeping acres of lush, open grounds, this extraordinary estate captures the full splendor of its idyllic surroundings.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
There’s also the imagery of the idyllic Italian-American restaurant, MacAllen says.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026
I’ll assume Shiffrin’s idyllic future may include a few more naps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Seven of those who perished in the blaze were members of the local football club in Lutry, an idyllic town of around 10,500 people on the shores of Lake Geneva.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
By the time Mrs. Richardson’s mother, Caroline, was born in 1931, things were less rural but no less idyllic.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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