pastoral

adjective
UK: /ˈpæstərəl/
US: /ˈpæstərəl/

  1. Relating to the countryside or the lives of people living in the country.

    1. We drove through pastoral land with cows and sheep.
    2. The painting showed a pastoral scene with rolling hills and grazing animals, representing a peaceful rural existence.

  2. Relating to the work of a priest or minister, especially giving advice and support.

    1. The priest provides pastoral care to the church members.
    2. The school counselor offers pastoral support to students dealing with personal or academic challenges, guiding them through difficult times.

Synonyms

rural bucolic rustic idyllic clerical spiritual
pastoral noun

  1. A work of literature, art, or music that portrays rural life in an idealized way, often showing shepherds and country scenes.

    1. The poem is a pastoral about country life.
    2. The artist's pastoral evoked a sense of nostalgia for simpler times, depicting a serene countryside untouched by modern development.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pastoral" in English means: Relating to the countryside or the lives of people living in the country., Relating to the work of a priest or minister, especially giving advice and support..

The phonetic transcription of "pastoral" is /ˈpæstərəl/ in British English and /ˈpæstərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pastoral": rural, bucolic, rustic, idyllic, clerical, spiritual.

Example usage of "pastoral": "We drove through pastoral land with cows and sheep.". More examples on the page.