idyllic

/ɪˈdɪlɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ī-ˈdi-lik chiefly British i-/ (ame, mw)

idyllic — 形容詞

  • idyllicpositive
  • more idylliccomparative
  • most idyllicsuperlative

1. describes a place, period, or way of living that is so beautiful, calm, and happ

1.形容詞B2
釋義

田園般的

形容極度美好寧靜的

describes a place, period, or way of living that is so beautiful, calm, and happy that it seems almost perfect.

例句

The newlyweds spent an idyllic afternoon rowing quietly across a lake surrounded by pine forests.

這對新婚夫婦度過了一個田園般的午後，靜靜地在松林環繞的湖上划船。

attributive: idyllic + afternoon (time noun)

Mei-Lin remembers her grandmother's village as an idyllic place where doors are never locked.

Mei-Lin 回憶起奶奶住的村莊，說那是個田園般的地方，連大門都不用上鎖。

pattern: describe [noun] as idyllic

同義詞
  • peaceful

    less intense; focuses on quiet and calm without the sense of picture-perfect beauty

  • picturesque

    mainly about visual charm, especially landscapes; does not imply emotional happiness

  • serene

    focuses on calmness and tranquility; can apply to a person's mood, which idyllic cannot

  • unspoiled

    emphasises that nature has not been damaged by development; less about happiness or perfection

反義詞
  • chaotic

    suggests the opposite of peace and calm

  • ugly

    opposite of beautiful; lacks the emotional dimension

文法句型

idyllic + noun (village/setting/scene)

noun + be + idyllic

用法筆記

Most common before nouns referring to places (village, beach, valley, setting) or experiences (afternoon, childhood, holiday). The predicative use (The cottage was idyllic) is also correct but less frequent. Avoid using idyllic for modern urban settings — it strongly suggests rural or natural beauty.

常見錯誤

❌The hotel room was idyllic because it had fast Wi-Fi.
✅The hotel room was idyllic because it overlooked a peaceful lake and a garden full of flowers.
💡Idyllic is about natural beauty and peace, not modern convenience or luxury.