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idyllic
What does idyllic mean?
idyllic (adjective): excellent and delightful in all respects.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use idyllic in a sentence?
- An idyllic spot for a picnic. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce idyllic?
/aɪˈdɪlɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does idyllic come from?
From idyll + -ic.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to idyllic
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “idyllic” mean?
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance
Not quite: that's what magnificent means.
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
Not quite: that's what nasty means.
excellent and delightful in all respects
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soft and mild rather than hard or severe
Not quite: that's what gentle means.
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