bucolic-admiring
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/bjuːˈkɒlɪk-ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/
fondness for rural life
Etymology
'bucolic-admiring' originates from the combination of 'bucolic,' which comes from the Greek word 'boukolikos,' meaning 'herdsman,' and 'admiring,' from the Latin 'admirari,' meaning 'to wonder at.'
'bucolic' changed from the Greek word 'boukolikos' to the Latin 'bucolicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bucolic.' 'Admiring' evolved from the Latin 'admirari' to the Old French 'admirer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admire.'
Initially, 'bucolic' meant 'pertaining to herdsmen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside.' 'Admiring' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to regard with wonder or approval.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a fondness or admiration for rural life and pastoral scenes.
She had a bucolic-admiring view of the countryside, always finding peace in its simplicity.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 21:22
