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idyllic

/ɪˈdɪlɪk/
i · dyl · lic ɪ · ˈdɪl · ɪk
English Definition
adj. peaceful; pastoral; charming
中文释义
田园风光的;恬静的
Significado en Español
idílico
한국어 뜻
전원풍의, 평화로운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đồng quê yên bình, thanh bình
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Example Sentence

They spent an idyllic summer in the countryside.

他们在乡下度过了一个田园诗般的夏天。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
idyl (pastoral poem) + ic → pastoral, peaceful.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the most similar in meaning to “idyllic”:

  1. A Sporadic
  2. B Picturesque
  3. C Tumultuous
  4. D Ferocious
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B — Picturesque. “idyllic” means adj. peaceful; pastoral; charming

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

They spent a perfectly ______ afternoon by the quiet stream beneath the trees.

  1. A idyllic
  2. B chaotic
  3. C stressful
  4. D dreary
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A — idyllic. “idyllic” means adj. peaceful; pastoral; charming

Common questions about “idyllic”

What does “idyllic” mean?

idyllic — adj. peaceful; pastoral; charming. In Chinese: 田园风光的;恬静的.

How do you pronounce “idyllic”?

idyllic is pronounced /ɪˈdɪlɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: i · dyl · lic.

How do you use “idyllic” in a sentence?

They spent an idyllic summer in the countryside. (他们在乡下度过了一个田园诗般的夏天。)

What are synonyms for “idyllic”?

pastoral, peaceful — all close in meaning to idyllic (adj. peaceful; pastoral; charming).

Is “idyllic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. idyllic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “idyllic”?

idyl (pastoral poem) + ic → pastoral, peaceful.

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