July 30, 2026

Idyllic

adjective

Definition

Like an idyll; extremely pleasant and peaceful; suitable for an idealized pastoral scene. An idyllic setting has a kind of perfect, unspoiled beauty.

Example Sentence

“The idyllic village with its stream and old stone bridge looked too perfect to be real.”

Etymology

From Greek eidullion (short pastoral poem), diminutive of eidos (form, picture).

Scrabble Score

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IDYLLIC scores 13 points in Scrabble.

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