idyll Definition

idyll
idyl
noun

1. A short poem or prose work describing a simple, pleasant, usually rural or pastoral scene.
2. A story, episode or scene suitable for such a work, eg one of happy innocence or love.
3. A work of this character in another art form, especially music.

Derivative: idyllic

Relating to or typical of an idyll.

Charming; picturesque.
Thesaurus: idealized, pastoral, peaceful, rustic, delightful, happy, heavenly, innocent, picturesque, unspoiled; Antonym: disagreeable.

Derivative: idyllically
adverb

Etymology: 17c: from Latin idyllium, from Greek eidyllion, diminutive of eidos an image.