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Idyllic
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Simple meaning
What does Idyllic mean?
peaceful and beautiful.
Dictionary definition
peaceful, simple, and beautiful in a way that feels almost perfect.
Example sentences
Idyllic in a sentence
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The cottage had an idyllic view of the quiet lake.
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The story described an idyllic village with gardens and winding paths.
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Writers use idyllic to create a calm setting that feels peaceful and almost perfect.
Synonyms
Words like Idyllic
peacefulUse for a calm, quiet feeling.
picturesqueUse for a place that looks beautiful or charming.
Antonyms
Opposite words
chaoticUse for a place or situation that feels messy or disorderly.
unpleasantUse for something not enjoyable or appealing.
Word family
Idyllic word family
Base word
idyllic
adjective
idyllic
Base form.
adverb
idyllically
In a peaceful and beautiful way.
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Practice 1
What does idyllic mean?
Idyllic means peaceful and beautiful.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses idyllic correctly?
The correct sentence uses idyllic in a meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to idyllic?
Peaceful is close in meaning to idyllic in many contexts.
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