idyllic — extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
Example Sentences
- My Instagram shows an idyllic life, but I'm actually stressed about my final exams.
- The idyllic mountain village had no WiFi, which was both a blessing and a curse for the teenagers.
- The painting depicts an idyllic rural landscape with shepherds and their flocks.
idyllic
ADJECTIVE[/aɪˈdɪlɪk/]
extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
Perfectly peaceful and picturesque moment
I lick dill in idyllic bliss — perfect peace, pure happiness!
In this idyllic spot, metallic chimes sing above italic script.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'idyllion', a diminutive form of 'idyll' meaning 'a short poem or prose piece depicting rural life or pastoral scenes'. The term comes from Greek 'eidos' meaning 'form' or 'image'.
Breakdown
idyll (short pastoral poem) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = idyllic (adjective meaning characteristic of or resembling an idyll)
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📝Examples
“My Instagram shows an idyllic life, but I'm actually stressed about my final exams.”
“The idyllic mountain village had no WiFi, which was both a blessing and a curse for the teenagers.”
“The painting depicts an idyllic rural landscape with shepherds and their flocks.”
“Their idyllic honeymoon was interrupted by twenty missed calls from work.”
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