n. An idyllic state or situation. (A substantive use of the adjective)
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adj. Of or belonging to idyls.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or belonging to descriptive or pastoral poetry; having the form or sentiment of an idyl.
In sympathy with what is rural or pastoral; suitable for an idyl; fit to be related or described in an idyl: as, an idyllic custom; an idyllic experience.
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adj. suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
adj. excellent and delightful in all respects
Word Usage
"The word 'idyllic' is employed so many times, even for scenes of relatively ordinary satisfaction at the seaside or in the countryside, that after a while I stopped circling it."