idyllic
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idyllic
Beautiful and picturesque in a peaceful, harmonious, and often simple way. Frequently used to describe landscapes, places, or situations.
Sie wohnen in einem idyllischen kleinen Haus am See.
They live in an idyllic little house by the lake.
The adjective 'idyllisch' (idyllic) is derived from the noun 'die Idylle' (idyll). An idyll is a scene or state that is peaceful, harmonious, and beautiful.
Das Leben auf dem Land ist für viele eine reine Idylle.
For many people, life in the countryside is pure idyll.
'Idyllisch' (idyllic) is almost always used to describe places and landscapes. Typical nouns are 'Dorf' (village), 'Landschaft' (landscape), 'Ort' (place), 'Garten' (garden), or 'Lage' (location).
Wir haben unseren Urlaub in einem idyllischen Dorf in den Bergen verbracht.
We spent our vacation in an idyllic village in the mountains.
The word has a slightly elevated, positive, and often romantic tone. It is frequently used in travel and real estate advertising to describe an especially beautiful and peaceful atmosphere.
Zu verkaufen: Idyllisch gelegenes Einfamilienhaus mit großem Garten.
For sale: Idyllically located detached house with a large garden.
romantic
Romantisch and idyllisch can both describe a beautiful, atmospheric place. Romantisch emphasizes an emotional or intimate effect, while idyllisch primarily highlights peaceful, harmonious, and picturesque simplicity. A place for a couple in love is therefore more likely to be described as romantisch, while a peaceful landscape is more likely to be described as idyllisch.
Das kleine Haus am See liegt in einer friedlichen und idyllischen Landschaft.
The small house by the lake is situated in a peaceful, idyllic landscape.
Das kleine Haus am See ist für ein verliebtes Paar besonders romantisch.
The small house by the lake is especially romantic for a couple in love.
