Synonyms for

Pastoral

Verb / ˈpæstɜ:ʌl / Another word for pastoral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the countryside or rural life

Synonyms & similar words

bucolic idyll pastorale idyl arcadian rural country rustic agricultural farming agrarian bucolic idyllic unspoiled picturesque charming atmospheric serene calming tranquil peaceful quiet secluded isolated remote

Synonyms by register

Formal

idyllic bucolic pastoralism rural

Informal

country farm outdoorsy

Literary

Arcadian Elysian pastoralism

Antonyms

urban industrial modern sophisticated metropolitan artificial

Common collocations

  • pastoral care
  • pastoral scene
  • pastoral poetry
  • pastoral setting
  • pastoral landscape
  • pastoral life
  • pastoral duties

Word family

noun pastoralism
adjective pastoral
adverb pastorally

Usage note

Primarily used to describe rural life, landscapes, or poetry that idealizes them. Can also refer to the care of a pastor for their flock.

Example sentences

  1. The pastoral landscape was filled with green fields and grazing cows.
  2. The pastor gave a sermon about the importance of nature and the pastoral way of life.
  3. The pastoral symphony by Beethoven evokes images of the countryside.
  4. The artist painted a pastoral scene with a river flowing through the fields.
  5. The novel was set in a pastoral village where everyone knew each other.

Quotes

  • The pastoral hills were covered in wildflowers and the air was filled with the sound of birdsong. - Unknown
  • I find peace and solace in the pastoral landscape, away from the noise of the city. - John Muir
  • The pastoral way of life may seem simple, but it requires hard work and dedication to the land. - Wendell Berry

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