Meaning of the word idyll in English

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idyll

US /ˈɪd.əl/
UK /ˈɪd.əl/

Noun

1.

an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or romanticized one

Example:
Their honeymoon was a perfect idyll of sun, sea, and relaxation.
The small cottage by the lake offered a peaceful idyll away from city life.
2.

a short poem or prose piece describing a picturesque scene or incident, especially in rural life

Example:
The poet's latest collection includes several charming idylls.
His novel opens with an idyll describing the peaceful life in a small village.
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