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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 is a common word mostly related to the countryside, while pastorial is an incorrect or misspelled version of it.
- Remember, pastoral has to do with pastures which are in rural areas, hinting at its rural associations.
- If you think of pastoral care or pastoral poetry, youre on the right track, and it should not be confused with pastorial', which is not standard.
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