BUCOLIC Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

bucolic

adjective

byü-ˈkä-lik

Definition of bucolic

as in rural

of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people a bucolic region where farms are still common

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Recent Examples of bucolic Eve of Destruction, an annual demolition derby in bucolic Hudson Valley, New York. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 Over the past few years, Sofie Birch has amassed a sparkling catalog of bucolic curios on outré labels. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 Their signature farmhouse look imbues it with a certain bucolic charm, and all their products are hand-forged in Charleston, South Carolina. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 Often nestled in lush mountains or on a peaceful lake, the bucolic and nature-filled settings of sleep-away camps will always remain ingrained in our memories. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bucolic

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rural

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Farmers fight back The land rush is visible in its starkest relief in rural America, where wide-open farmland with grid access can be worth a lot more for its computational, rather than agricultural, potential.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
As of April, more than 1,500 new data centers were in development across the United States, according to a Pew Research Center analysis, largely in rural areas.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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