Pastoral
/ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters
Definition of Pastoral
noun
- A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyll; a bucolic.
- A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life.
- A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.
- A letter of the House of Bishops, to be read in each parish.
adjective
- Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock
- Relating to rural life and scenes
"We were living a pastoral life."
- Relating to the care of souls, to the pastor of a church or to any local religious leader charged with the service of individual parishioners, i.e. a priest or rabbi.
"pastoral duties; a pastoral letter"
Anagrams of Pastoral
Letter Values
p3
a1
s1
t1
o1
r1
a1
l1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pastoral
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pastoral"
Pastoral is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pastoral" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pastoral" is a medium-scoring word.