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Pastoral vs. Pastorial
Pastoral
/ˈpɑːstərəl/Examples:
The artist's canvases evoke a serene, pastoral beauty.She finds peace in the pastoral settings of the countryside.The novel paints a vivid picture of pastoral English life.
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Pastorial
/pəˈstɔːriəl/Examples:
The pastorial setting was perfect for a quiet retreat.Her artwork captured the serene beauty of a pastorial landscape.They lived a pastorial life, surrounded by nature and fields.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Pastoral relates to the countryside, depicting a peaceful rural life, often associated with literature and art.
- Remember pastoral like a pasture, which is a piece of grazing land that is part of the countryside.
- Pastorial is a common misspelling or incorrect variation of pastoral, so whenever youre thinking of countryside themes, pastoral' is your correct choice.
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