Modifies a noun

• surroundings: He works in idyllic surroundings with time to pursue a very personal approach to his craft.

• hideaway: This property is an idyllic weekend hideaway or home office.

• setting: Its idyllic lakeside setting is the perfect venue for your short break, whether you are golfing or just relaxing.

• retreat: A rare summer holiday is planned - an idyllic retreat in the Italian hills.

• location: Accessed by private road, the property benefits from an idyllic location in the heart of the Western lakes.

• paradise: Today you are at leisure in this idyllic, tropical paradise.

Modifying Another Word

• seemingly: Across hundreds of miles of seemingly idyllic Zimbabwean countryside, similar stories were repeated again and again last week.

• truly: This impressive home is situated in a truly idyllic rural location yet civilization is on the doorstep.

• almost: Since those almost idyllic days, Lloyd's has played a notable part in the life of the nation.

• quite: It all probably sounds quite idyllic, well it is, that's why we live here.

• simply: Best aspect: My holiday on Kefalonia was simply idyllic.

• so: On the main island there is another spa which is less expensive but not quite so idyllic.

Used with adjective complement

• seem: Awash with parks and green open space, Richmond seems idyllic.

• sound: His " little patch of England " sounds idyllic.

• look: A few minutes later, and the restrospective view is starting to look quite idyllic.

• appear: Their common love of music and secret escapes for junk food make Zac's 1960's Montréal childhood appear idyllic.

• set: The weather was glorious and the setting idyllic, in a beautiful park with refreshment pagoda close by.