idyllic
UK: /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ | US: /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
adj. resembling or characteristic of an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
The word "idyllic" derives from "idyll," which originates from the Greek eidyllion, meaning "short poem" or "little picture." In ancient Greek literature, an idyll depicted rustic, idealized rural life (e.g., Theocritus' pastoral poems). The suffix -ic (from Greek -ikos) transforms it into an adjective, conveying a sense of "pertaining to an idyll." Over time, "idyllic" expanded beyond poetry to describe any serene, charming, or idealized setting.
The cottage stood in an idyllic spot by the lake.
Their vacation was an idyllic escape from city life.
The painting captured the idyllic beauty of the countryside.
The novel portrays an idyllic childhood in rural France.
We spent an idyllic afternoon picnicking under the trees.