Definition

In a way that is related to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and rural life.

Example

The artist painted the landscape bucolically, capturing the serene beauty of the fields and farms.

Conversation

Have you ever spent a weekend in the countryside?

Yeah, it was so peaceful and bucolically beautiful!

I can only imagine how relaxing it must be.

Definitely, I love the quiet and the fresh air.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bucolically → It is formed from "bucolicus" (from Greek "boukólikos", meaning of herdsmen or pastoral) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word "bucolically" refers to something done in a pastoral or rural manner, often evoking the simplicity and charm of countryside life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a peaceful countryside scene with herdsmen tending to their flocks — that's the essence of 'bucolic' and helps you remember that 'bucolically' means in a pastoral or rural way.

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