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pastoral

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈpæstɝəɫ// UK //pˈɑːstəɹəl// pas·toral

adj. relating to the countryside, farm life, or shepherds. It often describes a peaceful, simple, and idealized view of rural nature.

adj. relating to the countryside, agriculture, or the life of shepherds; often implying an idealized sense of rural peace and simplicity.


SIMPLE

The village has a quiet, pastoral charm.

CONTEXTUAL

The artist painted a pastoral scene with sheep grazing in the green hills.

COMPLEX

The novel offers a pastoral escape from the noise of the city, celebrating the timeless rhythms of rural life.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French, Old French pastoral, from Latin pāstōrālis, from pāstor (“shepherd”), + adjective suffix -ālis.

Usage

Often used in literature and art to describe an idealized, peaceful rural setting.

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