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pastorals

The word “pastorals” has 3 syllables: pas-tor-als

It's pronounced as /ˈpæstərəlz/

What is synonym and antonym for pastorals?

In the thesaurus, “pastorals” has 46 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for pastorals along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pastorals

Meanings of pastorals

  • noun
    1. A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyll; a bucolic.
    2. A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life.
    3. A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.
    4. A letter of the House of Bishops, to be read in each parish.

Example Sentences

  • The poet’s latest collection includes several beautiful pastorals.
  • Composers of the 18th century often wrote pastorals to celebrate rural life.
  • The gallery displayed paintings that resemble classical pastorals.
  • His essays draw inspiration from ancient pastorals and nature themes.
  • During the recital, the choir performed traditional pastorals with gentle melodies.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms or another words to pastorals, such as: anacreontics, ballads, blank verses, clerihews, dithyrambs, eclogues, elegies.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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