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idyllically

/aɪˈdɪl.ɪ.kli/
i · dyl · li · cal · ly
Adjective:idyllic
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• adverb

1

In an idyllic manner; in a way that is extremely peaceful, happy, picturesque, and unspoiled.

Example

"The small cottage is idyllically situated beside a quiet mountain stream surrounded by wildflowers."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective idyllic plus the adverbial suffix -ally. Idyllic stems from the noun idyll, borrowed via Latin idyllium from Ancient Greek eidyllion, meaning a 'short pastoral poem' or 'little picture' (diminutive of eidos, 'form' or 'image').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Idyllically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/idyllically
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