adjective

idyllic

idyllic, picturesque, peaceful

They live an idyllic life in the countryside.

They live an idyllic life in the countryside.

It was an idyllic spot for a picnic.

It was an idyllic spot for a picnic.

((noun)) extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful They live an idyllic life in the countryside.

Synonyms: peaceful, picturesque, charming; Antonyms: chaotic, hellish

From 'idyll', a short poem describing a peaceful country scene, plus the adjective suffix '-ic'. 'Idyll' comes from Greek 'eidyllion', meaning 'little picture'.

It sounds like 'ideal'. An 'idyllic' place is an 'ideal' place, perfectly peaceful and beautiful.

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