adj

idyllic

ih-DIH-lihk

Idyllic (adj) means Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or happy, like something out of a perfect picture. Example: “They spent an idyllic week at a cottage by the lake.”

adj

Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or happy, like something out of a perfect picture.

"They spent an idyllic week at a cottage by the lake."

"The village looked idyllic, with its stone cottages and quiet gardens."

How to use idyllic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo peaceful and pleasant it feels almost too perfect to be real.

Common pairings

idyllic setting idyllic countryside seemingly idyllic

Word forms

more idyllic comparative, idyllics plural, most idyllic superlative

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Etymology

From idyll + -ic; an idyll was originally a short poem describing peaceful, picturesque country scenes.

Frequently asked questions

What does “idyllic” mean?

The word “idyllic” means extremely peaceful, beautiful, or happy, like something out of a perfect picture. In plain terms, so peaceful and pleasant it feels almost too perfect to be real.

How do you pronounce “idyllic”?

“Idyllic” is pronounced ih-DIH-lihk (/aɪˈdɪlɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “idyllic” in a sentence?

Here is “idyllic” used in a sentence: “They spent an idyllic week at a cottage by the lake.”

What part of speech is “idyllic”?

“Idyllic” is an adjective.