Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being overly romantic or idealistic about rural life, often associated with a nostalgia for a simpler past.

“The author’s portrayal of rural life was criticized for its bovarysm, as it presented an unrealistic and overly idyllic vision of the countryside.”

2. noun

A romantic or unrealistic view of rural life, often associated with a nostalgia for a simpler past.

“The character’s bovarysm led her to leave the city and move to a rural area in search of a simpler life.”