Bucolically: meaning, definitions and examples
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bucolically
[ bjuːˈkɒlɪkli ]
rural life
In a bucolically manner means in a way that is characteristic of the pleasant aspects of the countryside and rural life. It often evokes images of pastoral scenes, nature, and simple living.
Synonyms
countrified, pastorally, rurally, rustically.
Examples of usage
- The village was bucolically picturesque, with rolling hills and blooming meadows.
- They spent their weekends bucolically, hiking and enjoying the fresh air.
- She described her childhood as bucolically idyllic, filled with farm animals and open fields.
Translations
Translations of the word "bucolically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bucolicamente
🇮🇳 ग्राम्य रूप से
🇩🇪 idyllisch
🇮🇩 secara bucolic
🇺🇦 буколічно
🇵🇱 bucolicznie
🇯🇵 田園的に
🇫🇷 bucoliquement
🇪🇸 bucólicamente
🇹🇷 bucolik bir şekilde
🇰🇷 전원적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل ريفي
🇨🇿 bucolicky
🇸🇰 bucolicky
🇨🇳 田园诗般地
🇸🇮 bucolično
🇮🇸 bucolísk
🇰🇿 бұколикалық түрде
🇬🇪 ბუკოლიურად
🇦🇿 bucolically
🇲🇽 bucólicamente
Etymology
The word 'bucolically' derives from the Latin term 'bucolicus', which itself comes from the Greek 'boukolikos', meaning 'of herdsmen' or 'rustic'. This term originally referred to pastoral poetry in ancient Greece, particularly those works that depicted the lives of shepherds and rural life in a highly idealized manner. Over time, 'bucolic' came to be associated with any pleasant, idyllic rural scenery or lifestyle. As such, the adverbial form 'bucolically' emphasizes the manner in which actions are carried out in this pastoral and serene context. The idealization of rural life has persisted through various literary movements, often contrasting the simplicity and beauty of nature against the complexities of urban existence. Today, 'bucolically' is used to describe activities or settings that embody these peaceful and charming qualities of the countryside.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,498, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.