pastorally

pas·to·ral

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Definitions of pastorally word

adjective pastorally having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas: pastoral scenery; the pastoral life. 1
adjective pastorally pertaining to the country or to life in the country; rural; rustic. 1
adjective pastorally portraying or suggesting idyllically the life of shepherds or of the country, as a work of literature, art, or music: pastoral poetry; a pastoral symphony. 1
adjective pastorally of, relating to, or consisting of shepherds. 1
adjective pastorally of or relating to a pastor or the duties of a pastor: pastoral visits to a hospital. 1
adjective pastorally used for pasture, as land. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin pāstōrālis, equivalent to pāstōr-, stem of pāstor (see pastor) + -ālis -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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