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Bucolic (Adjective)

Meaning 1

(used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic; "a country life of arcadian contentment"; "a pleasant bucolic scene"; "charming in its pastoral setting"; "rustic tranquility".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The old stone cottage was a charming example of bucolic simplicity, with its whitewashed walls and overflowing gardens.
  • The rolling hills and green pastures of the countryside presented a bucolic landscape that was a perfect setting for a picnic.
  • As she wandered through the fields, she felt a sense of peace and contentment that was quintessentially bucolic.
  • The village, with its quaint shops and thatched roofs, was a bucolic haven that seemed untouched by the stresses of modern life.
  • The sound of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves created a bucolic atmosphere that was both soothing and invigorating.

Synonyms

  • Arcadian
  • Pastoral

Meaning 2

Relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle; "pastoral seminomadic people"; "pastoral land"; "a pastoral economy".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The artist's paintings often featured idyllic landscapes of rolling hills and green valleys, evoking a sense of bucolic tranquility.
  • Life in the small village was peaceful and simple, with many residents involved in bucolic pursuits such as sheep herding and dairy farming.
  • The poet's words wove a tapestry of bucolic life, describing the joys and hardships of rural existence with a nuanced and sympathetic touch.
  • As I drove through the countryside, I saw many examples of bucolic landscapes, with cows grazing peacefully in lush meadows and farmers tending to their crops.
  • The Amish community was known for its traditional way of life, based on bucolic farming and manual labor, where hard work and simple living were cherished values.

Synonyms

  • Pastoral

Related Words

  • Shepherd (noun)
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