idyllic
adjective
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque; like an idyll—a short poem describing rural life.
Etymology
From Latin idyllium "short pastoral poem," from Greek eidyllion "short poem," diminutive of eidos "form."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"They spent an idyllic summer in the countryside."
- 2.
"The village seemed like an idyllic escape from city life."
- 3.
"Her idyllic childhood memories were probably exaggerated."
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Fun Fact
An idyll was originally a short pastoral poem idealizing rural life. Theocritus wrote famous Greek idylls. The adjective idyllic retains this sense of idealized, peaceful perfection.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (I, D, Y, L, L, I, C)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
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