Bucolic

usgb/bjuːˈkɑːlɪk/
adjective

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

The bucolic countryside was a refreshing change from the chaos of the city.
Visual representation of "bucolic" - Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Often appears as...

  • bucolic landscape
  • bucolic scene
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Positive Vibe

Bucolic often implies an idealized, serene country environment, evoking nostalgia.

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Her novel depicted a bucolic paradise where everyone lived in harmony with nature.
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Not Urban

Use bucolic to describe scenes or aspects that are decidedly non-urban.

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We drove through miles of bucolic farmland before reaching the industrial city.
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Visual Imagery

Use bucolic when you want to create a vivid picture of the countryside in someone's mind.

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The bed and breakfast offered a bucolic vista of rolling hills and grazing sheep.
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