Used in a Sentence

idyllic

How to use idyllic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for idyllic.

Editorial note

They have a big backyard and idyllic quiet.

Examples13
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

excellent and delightful in all respects; "an idyllic spot for a picnic"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of idyllic gathered in one view.

adjective

excellent and delightful in all respects; "an idyllic spot for a picnic"

adjective

suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene; "his idyllic life in Tahiti"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for idyllic.

adjective

excellent and delightful in all respects; "an idyllic spot for a picnic"

adjective

suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene; "his idyllic life in Tahiti"

Example sentences

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They have a big backyard and idyllic quiet.

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When you are young, you can't really imagine why anyone would not want to be in the thick of it. But an idyllic life is very much a good exit from that.

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Consider this simple sentence:"Jane grew up in an idyllic rural area.

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"The dream we sell to our employees is one version of an idyllic California life.

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Both grew up in idyllic environments with "normal" parents with careers and health insurance.

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I'd imagine going back to an idyllic agrarian past is probably not viable.

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I feel this way, and I was raised in idyllic suburban circumstances surrounded by loving and honorable men.

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"Sounds like your notion of the idyllic suburb is getting ruined by the increasingly evolving home rental industry.

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Point is, most developers have this hazy, romantic, idyllic notion of "doing a startup" that bears no resemblance to the actual thing.

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Perfect if you want to start a family, bring up the kids in idyllic countryside, work sensible hours with a reasonable commute and retire with a pension worth having.

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Southern Italy, despite it's idyllic landscapes and hedonism, has some serious economic, demographic, and social problems and they don't deny it.

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Food enthusiasts love it and are good at it and paint this idyllic picture of it all that's not really in sync with the daily reality for many people who work full time jobs and aren't particularly interested in cooking.

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Yes it was very popular, and that show is still used as short-hand expressing a longing for an idyllic bygone American life, but the situations and reactions were only valid for a very small percentage of the US. It took another 15 years, with shows like All in the Family, for more realistic themes like miscarriage, impotence, and racism to be included as part of the issues that families might deal with.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use idyllic in a sentence?

They have a big backyard and idyllic quiet.

What does idyllic mean?

excellent and delightful in all respects; "an idyllic spot for a picnic"

What part of speech is idyllic?

idyllic is commonly used as adjective.