RURALLY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

rural

adjective

ˈru̇r(-ə)l

Definition of rural

as in pastoral

of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers a painter noted for his rural landscapes

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Recent Examples of rural Growing up in a rural college town, fall meant a dramatic foliage shift, forgiving temperatures, and weekend road trips aplenty. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 People in rural communities in many states — Illinois and Colorado, plus California and others — do not just think their voices are being disregarded. — Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 This pilot initiative reaches every corner of the state, including many rural communities, to explore whether genomic screening can serve as a foundation for preventive health. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Members of Congress, particularly those who represent rural areas, are likely aware of this reality. — Sorelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rural

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural

Adjective

The interior and exterior become one, a magical pastoral world in the middle of the city.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
Originally, the park was supposed to mimic an Old World pastoral landscape, with English cottage scenes and a mill wheel.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Definition of pastoral

Adjective

The company operates a multi-country manufacturing platform with more than 20 production facilities in Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
The efforts are part of a multi-country response and preparedness plan that also covers Uganda, South Sudan and other neighboring countries.

— Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Definition of country

Adjective

Summer Lake Hot Springs is a standout, with its smattering of rustic but cozy casitas and indoor and outdoor mineral hot springs soaking pools.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
The restaurant offers a selection of local beers and provides a cozy, rustic ambiance.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of rustic

Adjective

Continue north from New Paltz and discover all that the Hudson Valley and Catskills have to offer—charming towns, next-level antiquing, art, bucolic vistas, and mountain peaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026