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.
The village has a quiet, pastoral charm.
The artist painted a pastoral scene with sheep grazing in the green hills.
The novel offers a pastoral escape from the noise of the city, celebrating the timeless rhythms of rural life.
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.