i·dyl·lic

[ahy-dil-ik]
adjective
1.
suitable for or suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple or rustic: his idyllic life in Tahiti.
2.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an idyll.

Origin:
1855–60; idyll + -ic

i·dyl·li·cal·ly, adverb
non·i·dyl·lic, adjective
non·i·dyl·li·cal·ly, adverb
un·i·dyl·lic, adjective


1. unspoiled, sylvan, pastoral, arcadian.
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idyllic (ɪˈdɪlɪk, aɪ-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to an idyll
2.  charming; picturesque
 
idyllically
 
adv

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idyllic
1856, Amer.Eng., "full of natural, simple charm," lit. "suitable for an idyll;" from idyll.
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Example sentences
Paddling is a great family activity, but even slow, idyllic stretches of river
  can have hazards.
He struck a balance between the topographic and the idyllic, between
  construction and invention.
Fresh fruit and drinks are served in hammocks to complete the experience of
  idyllic rejuvenation.
Come visit this magnificent offering of idyllic, richly diverse land.
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