idyllic
Say it: ih-DIL-ik /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ · adjective
What “idyllic” means
Beautiful, peaceful and happy, like a perfect little world.
More precisely: Extremely peaceful, happy or picturesque.
Example: “We found an idyllic little beach with no crowds and perfect water.”
When to use it
For places or experiences that seem beautifully peaceful and happy. An admiring, slightly literary word, especially for holidays or country life.
Similar words
picturesque, blissful, peaceful
Where it comes from
From Greek eidyllion, a short descriptive poem, often about country life.
Quick check
You spend a happy afternoon in a flower-filled cottage garden, with birdsong and no worries. Which word describes it?
idyllic or isolated?
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idyllic
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