idyllically

7.4

In a very pleasant, peaceful way like a quiet village

adverb
/aɪˈdɪlɪkli/

: idílicamente

They spent their summer vacation idyllically at a beach resort surrounded by palm trees.

The errors are uncovered, papers are withdrawn and and science moves forward in the way that we idyllically expect it to.

Examples

She described her childhood as idyllically happy, filled with sunshine and laughter.
The errors are uncovered, papers are withdrawn and and science moves forward in the way that we idyllically expect it to.

Harvard University
They live on lands irrigated with water diverted from a river, and McNickle describes their settlement idyllically: PREFORMATTED TABLE

Academic text (2002)
The countryside was idyllically beautiful, with rolling hills and vibrant flowers.

Synonyms

picturesquely

vsidyllically

1 7.2

In a way that makes a place look like a painting

is more about calm, peaceful mood than only visual charm

scenically

vsidyllically

1 6.6

In a way that makes a place look beautiful

emphasizes serene, rural peace rather than just visual setting

celestially

vsidyllically

7.6

In a very beautiful or pleasant way that makes you feel happy

focuses on tranquil, picture-like peace rather than spiritual bliss

Antonyms

unpleasantly

5 2.7

In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable

chaotically

1 5.6

In a wild, disordered way

How Pleasant

idyllically

7.4

beautifully

233 1.0

picturesquely

1 7.2

pleasantly

50 1.0

nicely

388 1.0

Surface Forms

idyllically positive

Morphology

idyllically = idyllic (transparent) = idyll + ic + ally

The adverb is formed by a standard derivation from the adjective 'idyllic' with the productive suffix '-ally', so learners who know 'idyllic' can infer the adverbial meaning.

Etymology

Idyllically comes from idyll, a short poem or picture that shows a peaceful, perfect country scene. So to do something idyllically is to do it 'like an idyll' — calm, very pleasant, and picture-perfect.