Idyllic: meaning, definitions and examples

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idyllic

 

[ ษชหˆdษชlษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

perfect rural setting

Pleasing and picturesque in nature, an idyllic place is typically characterized by peace, tranquility, and harmony with the natural surroundings. It is often associated with a romanticized version of rural life.

Synonyms

charming, peaceful, picturesque

Examples of usage

  • The small village nestled in the valley had an idyllic charm that attracted many tourists.
  • The idyllic countryside setting with rolling hills and blooming wildflowers was a sight to behold.

Translations

Translations of the word "idyllic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idรญlico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค–เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช idyllisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ idilis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะดะธะปั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ idylliczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰งๆญŒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idyllique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idรญlico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท idil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์›์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idylickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ idylickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ฐๅ›ญ่ฏ—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ idiliฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveitamynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะดะธะปะปะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idillik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ idรญlico

Etymology

The word 'idyllic' originates from the Greek word 'eidullion', which means 'short poem describing rural life'. The term was first used in English during the late 19th century to describe idealized rural scenes in literature and art. Over time, 'idyllic' has come to represent a perfect, harmonious, and peaceful setting, often associated with the beauty of nature.

See also: idol, idolater, idolatry, idolization, idolize, idols.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,805, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.