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
Recent Examples on the Web What better combination than a private jet and island hideaway for an idyllic travel experience? Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 But the proper care is worth it, since the bird of paradise is the epitome of a tropical plant that brings an idyllic ambience to your garden. Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024 The mountaintop hotel is perched above the idyllic Swiss ski town with Matterhorn views from its indoor-outdoor pool and sauna circuit. Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024 But this idyllic little complex shares a wall of concrete with the death camp next door. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 The Höss family leads an idyllic life at the house that patriarch Rudolf (Christian Friedel) and his wife, Hedwig (Sandra Hüller), relocated to with their five children during the Third Reich. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024 The bucolic spread, set amidst 135 idyllic acres, is the home of Terry Barnes, the former longtime CEO and chairman of Ticketmaster. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024 In Orion Township, the idyllic Canterbury Village at 2325 Jocelyn Court is hiding the virtual mystic creatures between its vibrant-colored houses. Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024 Other great reads Closer to China than to the Japanese mainland, these idyllic islands confront the prospect of war. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'idyllic.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of idyllic was in 1856

Dictionary Entries Near idyllic

Cite this Entry

“Idyllic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idyllic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

idyllic

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

More from Merriam-Webster on idyllic

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!