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bucolic

 

[ bjuˈkɒlɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

rural landscape

relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, often characterized by tranquility, simplicity, and natural beauty

Synonyms

idyllic, pastoral, rustic

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed the bucolic scenery of the farm with its rolling hills and grazing cattle.
  • The small village had a bucolic charm that attracted tourists from the city.
Context #2 | Noun

poetry

a pastoral poem or piece of literature that depicts rural life in an idealized or romanticized way

Synonyms

idyll, pastoral

Examples of usage

  • The poet wrote a beautiful bucolic about the peaceful life in the countryside.
  • Many classic poets have written bucolics celebrating the beauty of nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "bucolic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bucólico

🇮🇳 ग्रामीण

🇩🇪 ländlich

🇮🇩 pedesaan

🇺🇦 буколічний

🇵🇱 bukoliczny

🇯🇵 牧歌的 (ぼっかてき)

🇫🇷 bucolique

🇪🇸 bucólico

🇹🇷 pastoral

🇰🇷 전원적인

🇸🇦 رعوي

🇨🇿 bucolický

🇸🇰 bucolický

🇨🇳 田园的

🇸🇮 bukoličen

🇮🇸 sveitalegur

🇰🇿 бокальдік

🇬🇪 ბუკოლური

🇦🇿 bucolik

🇲🇽 bucólico

Etymology

The word 'bucolic' comes from the Greek word 'boukolikos', which means 'rustic' or 'pertaining to herdsmen'. It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to pastoral or rural themes in literature. Over time, 'bucolic' has come to represent the peaceful and idyllic aspects of countryside life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,125, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.