pastoral (Meaning)
pastoral (n)
a musical composition that evokes rural life
a letter from a pastor to the congregation
a literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds)
pastoral (a)
of or relating to a pastor
relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle
pastoral (s)
(used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic
pastoral (a.)
Of or pertaining to shepherds; hence, relating to rural life and scenes; as, a pastoral life.
Relating to the care of souls, or to the pastor of a church; as, pastoral duties; a pastoral letter.
pastoral (n.)
A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyl; a bucolic.
A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life.
A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese; also (Prot. Epis. Ch.), a letter of the House of Bishops, to be read in each parish.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pastoral
pastoral Sentence Examples
- The rolling hills and grazing herds presented a picturesque pastoral landscape.
- The clergyman's pastoral duties included visiting the sick and delivering sermons.
- The idyllic countryside inspired poets to write sonnets about its serene and pastoral beauty.
- The shepherd led his flock through the lush, pastoral meadows.
- The artist's oil painting captured the tranquil pastoral setting of a summer day in the countryside.
- The young maidens danced and sang in the pastoral fields, their laughter echoing through the air.
- The peaceful, pastoral ambiance of the rural village invited relaxation and contemplation.
- The pastoral symphony evoked images of nature's gentle rhythms and harmonious melodies.
- The author's novel explored the complex social dynamics within a pastoral community.
- The countryside's unspoiled, pastoral charm attracted visitors seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
FAQs About the word pastoral
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The rolling hills and grazing herds presented a picturesque pastoral landscape.
The clergyman's pastoral duties included visiting the sick and delivering sermons.
The idyllic countryside inspired poets to write sonnets about its serene and pastoral beauty.
The shepherd led his flock through the lush, pastoral meadows.
