Pastoral
Pronunciation: /ˈpæstərəl/
Pastoral (adjective)
- related to the countryside, often showing it as peaceful and simple.
- related to the work of a religious leader in helping people.
Examples
- The painting depicted a pastoral scene with rolling hills.
- She enjoys the pastoral charm of the countryside.
Common collocations: pastoral landscape, pastoral beauty, pastoral setting, pastoral care, pastoral duties
Pastoral (noun)
- a type of poem or music that describes country life as peaceful.
Examples
- He wrote a pastoral about the simplicity of rural life.
- The anthology includes several famous pastorals.