pastoral

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the country or rural areas, especially in the context of literature or art.

  - "The pastoral setting of the painting was breathtaking."
  - "The poet wrote pastoral poetry that celebrated rural life."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pastoral
astonish , chastise , horseplay , nostalgize , pastis

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Variants

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pastoral , pastorally , pastoralness , pastoralnesses , pastorals , Pastoral Epistle , Pastoral Epistles

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Forms

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pastorally, pastoralness

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Etymology

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From Old French pastorale (from pastor, shepherd) and Latin pastor (shepherd).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pastoral' is also used in psychology to describe a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of nature and the simple pleasures of rural life.

2. The pastoral genre has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman literature, where it was used to contrast the complexities of urban life with the simplicity of rural life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pastoral poetry: A genre of poetry that celebrates rural life and the simple pleasures of the countryside.

2. Pastoral music: A genre of music that uses pastoral themes and imagery, often inspired by rural life and nature.

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Culture

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The pastoral genre has been used in literature, art, and music to depict the simple pleasures of rural life and the contrast between the idyllic countryside and the complexities of urban life.

How to Memorize "pastoral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a peaceful rural scene, such as a rolling green hillside with sheep grazing in the foreground and a serene lake in the background.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pastoral' with the feeling of tranquility and the simple pleasures of rural life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pastoral: Peaceful, Pleasurable, Pastoral' to remember the meaning of the word.

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