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idyllically

idyllically

7.4
In a very pleasant, peaceful way like a quiet village
  • adverb
  • /aɪˈdɪlɪkli/
translation icon : 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The errors are uncovered, papers are withdrawn and and science moves forward in the way that we idyllically expect it to.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  • The errors are uncovered, papers are withdrawn and and science moves forward in the way that we idyllically expect it to.

  • 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

5 2.7

In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable

1 5.6

In a wild, disordered way

How Pleasant

idyllically
7.4
beautifully
233 1.0
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.