Bucolic
Noun
- A pastoral poem.
Adjective
- Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example Sentences
“Her bucolic life on the farm was a far cry from the fast-paced lifestyle she had before retirement.”
“I escape to the countryside for a few weeks every summer to soak up the peaceful, bucolic setting.”
“After my retreat, I wrote a bucolic and framed it to remind me of the lovely week I spent in the country.”
Word Origin
Greek, early 16th century
Why this word?
“Bucolic” once applied exclusively to farming and shepherd-related lifestyles, though it has since evolved to describe anything rural or rustic. In its less frequently used noun form, a bucolic is a poem about pastoral topics, such as farm life and the beauty of the countryside.