IDYLLIC

idyllic

(adjective) excellent and delightful in all respects; “an idyllic spot for a picnic”

idyllic

(adjective) suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene; “his idyllic life in Tahiti”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

idyllic (comparative more idyllic, superlative most idyllic)

Of or pertaining to idylls.

Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

Noun

idyllic (plural idyllics)

An idyllic state or situation. (A substantive use of the adjective)

Source: Wiktionary


I*dyl"lic, a.

Definition: Of or belonging to idyls.

I. E. I. e.

Definition: Abbreviation of Latin id est, that is.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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