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idyllic Definition

idyl·lic (ī dilik)

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, an idyll
  2. pleasing and simple; pastoral or picturesque
  3. romantic

idyllic Related Forms
idyl·li·cally adverb
idyllic Synonyms

idyllic

modif.

pastoral, bucolic, unspoiled; see comfortable 2, pleasant 2, rural.

idyllic Usage Examples

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.

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