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Vocabulary Entry
pastoral
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle; rural; relating to the pastoral lifestyle.
Example Sentences
"The pastoral landscape was dotted with sheep grazing on the hills."
"She enjoyed the pastoral life, far from the noise of the city."
"The artist's paintings often depicted pastoral scenes of countryside tranquility."
N
noun
A work of literature or art that portrays an idealized version of rural life.
Example Sentences
"The poem is a classic pastoral, celebrating the beauty of nature."
"In the novel, the author writes a pastoral that contrasts city life with country simplicity."
"Many pastorials highlight the serenity and charm of rural living."