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Bucolic

Definition

(literary) Relating to or characteristic of the countryside or rural life; idyllically peaceful and picturesque. Often used to evoke a sense of simplicity, serenity, and closeness to nature. Typically collocates with 'landscape', 'setting', 'life', 'scene', and 'charm'.

Example Sentences

1The bucolic landscape of rolling hills and verdant pastures has inspired countless artists and writers throughout history.
2Is the idealised portrayal of rural life in literature and art a reflection of our deep-seated longing for a more bucolic existence?
3The village, with its quaint cottages and winding lanes, exuded a bucolic charm that was impossible to resist.
4In an increasingly urbanised world, the bucolic life of a rural community can seem like a distant memory or a nostalgic fantasy.
5There is something profoundly appealing about the bucolic simplicity of a rural existence, unencumbered by the complexities and stresses of modern city life.

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