adjective

pastoral

pastoral, rural, rustic, bucolic

The painting depicts a pastoral scene.

The painting depicts a pastoral scene.

He enjoys the quiet, pastoral life.

He enjoys the quiet, pastoral life.

pastoral ((noun)) relating to the countryside The painting depicts a pastoral scene.

Synonyms: rural, rustic, bucolic; Antonyms: urban

From Latin 'pastor' meaning 'shepherd'.

Think of a 'pastor' (shepherd) in a green 'pasture'. The scene is 'pastoral'.

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