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PASTORAL

/ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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A 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
O 1/1
R 1/1
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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.

noun

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.

noun

A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.

adjective

Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock

adjective

Relating to rural life and scenes

"We were living a pastoral life."

adjective

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"

Examples of PASTORAL in a Sentence

  • "We were living a pastoral life."
  • "pastoral duties; a pastoral letter"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is PASTORAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PASTORAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: PASTORAL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PASTORAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter pastoral Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41111112 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PASTORAL

100 words from the letters in PASTORAL

How to Use PASTORAL in Word Games

PASTORAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PASTORAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PASTORAL

What does PASTORAL mean?
PASTORAL is a 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.
Is PASTORAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PASTORAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PASTORAL worth in Scrabble?
PASTORAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PASTORAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PASTORAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.