bucolic
/bjuːˈkɒlɪk/
Group 3Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life GRE
Example in Context
The bucolic setting of the retreat, surrounded by rolling hills and grazing sheep, offered a stark contrast to the participants' urban lives.
Synonyms
ruralpastoralcountryside
Etymology
Originally referring to herdsmen, now evokes idyllic rural life.
- bucolus (Latin) — herdsman
Memory Aid
🌾Sounds like “you-colic”
Imagine YOUR COLIC baby calming down in a peaceful BUCOLIC meadow!
Visual Association
🏞️A serene countryside landscape with rolling hills and grazing sheep.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “bucolic” mean on the GRE?
bucolic (adjective) means “Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life”. The bucolic setting of the retreat, surrounded by rolling hills and grazing sheep, offered a stark contrast to the participants' urban lives.
How to remember “bucolic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “bucolic” sounds like “you-colic”. Imagine YOUR COLIC baby calming down in a peaceful BUCOLIC meadow!
What are synonyms for “bucolic”?
Common synonyms: rural, pastoral, countryside.