adj
bucolic
Bucolic (adj) means Simple and charming, in the style of the countryside.
adj
1
Simple and charming, in the style of the countryside.
"The countryside was filled with charming, bucolic scenery, complete with rolling hills, fields of wildflowers, and quaint farmhouses."
2
Describing the pleasant, peaceful side of country life.
"The cozy bed and breakfast was located in a picturesque, bucolic setting, offering guests a chance to escape the city and enjoy the simple pleasures of the countryside."
3
Connected with farm workers or those who tend livestock.
"Their traditional clothing and simple way of life reflected their bucolic roots as a community of shepherds and farmers."
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Etymology
PIE word *gʷṓws Borrowed from Latin būcolicus, from Ancient Greek βουκολικός (boukolikós, “rustic, pastoral; meter used by pastoral poets”, literally “pertaining to cowherds”).
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pastoral
arcadian
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Rhymes for bucolic
colic
frolic
anabolic
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systolic
symbolic
apostolic
alcoholic
metabolic
parabolic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bucolic?
"bucolic" (adj) means simple and charming, in the style of the countryside.
What is another word for bucolic?
Other words for "bucolic" include pastoral, arcadian.
What is the opposite of bucolic?
The opposite of "bucolic" is urban.
What are the different meanings of bucolic?
"bucolic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Simple and charming, in the style of the countryside; 2. Describing the pleasant, peaceful side of country life; 3. Connected with farm workers or those who tend livestock.
