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What is another word for Idyllic? – 238 Idyllic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    peaceful serene tranquil calm picturesque scenic beautiful lovely charming delightful enchanting appealing attractive alluring captivating heavenly paradisiac blissful happy joyful cheerful sunny bright idyl pastoral rustic simple unspoiled untouched pristine flawless perfect dreamy romantic utopian idealistic optimistic hopeful pleasant agreeable pleasing sweet gentle soft soothing restful relaxing comfortable cozy quaint old-fashioned nostalgic sentimental dreamlike fantastical imaginary visionary fanciful poetic lyrical musical harmonious symphonic

    Meaning of Idyllic

    The primary meaning of the word "idyllic" refers to a place or situation that is extremely pleasant, peaceful, and unspoiled.

    Definitions

    • Giving a feeling of peacefulness and happiness, like a beautiful and simple rural scene
    • * Extremely pleasant and peaceful, like a beautiful and simple rural scene

    Etymology of Idyllic

    The word "idyllic" has its roots in the Greek word "eidyllion," meaning "little picture" or "idyll," which refers to a short poem or prose piece that describes a peaceful and picturesque scene, often of rural life
    The term "idyllic" was first used in the 18th century to describe scenes or situations that were reminiscent of these poetic descriptions

    Example Uses

    • The village was an idyllic setting for a summer vacation, with its rolling hills and sparkling lake
    • * The couple's idyllic honeymoon was spent on a secluded island, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and lush green forests
    • * The painter's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes created an idyllic scene of a rural landscape

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unpleasant disagreeable unappealing unattractive repulsive disgusting distressing disturbing chaotic tumultuous noisy crowded dirty polluted ruined spoiled ugly uninviting forbidding harsh grim bleak desolate barren stark austere grimy squalid wretched miserable dismal gloomy somber depressing oppressive suffocating nightmarish hellish

    Related Nouns

    paradise utopia haven sanctuary oasis refuge retreat hideaway getaway vacation holiday resort spa village town city community neighborhood district area region landscape scenery view vista panorama picture painting poem story tale narrative description depiction portrait sketch impression

    Related Verbs

    paint describe depict portray picture imagine envision dream fantasize romanticize idealize create build design construct develop cultivate nurture preserve protect maintain restore renew revitalize refresh rejuvenate soothe calm peaceful tranquilize serenade charm enchant delight appeal attract captivate enthrall mesmerize

    Related Adjectives

    peaceful serene tranquil calm beautiful lovely charming delightful enchanting appealing attractive alluring captivating heavenly paradisiac blissful happy joyful cheerful sunny bright picturesque scenic rustic simple unspoiled untouched pristine flawless perfect dreamy romantic utopian idealistic optimistic hopeful pleasant agreeable pleasing sweet gentle soft soothing restful relaxing comfortable cozy quaint old-fashioned nostalgic sentimental dreamlike fantastical imaginary visionary fanciful poetic lyrical musical harmonious symphonic