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
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Their honeymoon was a perfect idyll of sun, sea, and relaxation.
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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:
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The poet's latest collection includes several charming idylls.
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His novel opens with an idyll describing the peaceful life in a small village.
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