Idyllic Meaning in English

word

US

aɪˈdɪɫɪk

eye-DIL-ik

UK

aɪdˈɪlɪk

eye-DIL-ik

Definition

Describes a place, time, or situation that is extremely peaceful, beautiful, and perfect, often like a picture from a story or dream.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for peaceful, natural scenes or perfect moments, not for city life or busy situations. Suggests an almost unreal, dream-like quality. Collocates: 'idyllic setting', 'idyllic childhood', 'idyllic view'. Often positive and nostalgic.

• Spanish: idílico - ideal
• Portuguese (BR): idílico - ideal
• Portuguese (PT): idílico - ideal
• Chinese (Simplified): 田园诗般的 - 理想的
• Chinese (Traditional): 田園詩般的 - 理想的
• Hindi: आदर्श - रमणीय
• Arabic: مثالي - حالِم
• Bengali: স্বপ্নময় - শান্তিপূর্ণ - মনোরম
• Russian: идиллический
• Japanese: 理想郷のような - 牧歌的な
• Vietnamese: thơ mộng - bình yên - như trong mơ
• Korean: 이상적인 - 목가적인
• Turkish: huzur dolu - pastoral - adeta masalsı
• Urdu: پُر سکون - خواب سا - جنت جیسا
• Indonesian: idilis - indah seperti mimpi

Example Sentences

The village has an idyllic landscape.

basic

They enjoyed an idyllic afternoon by the lake.

basic

It was an idyllic childhood in the countryside.

basic

People talk about Paris in spring as an idyllic dream.

natural

Their wedding felt absolutely idyllic, like something from a movie.

natural

We spent an idyllic week hiking in the mountains, away from everything.

natural