swainish

/ˈswɛnɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a swain or a rustic lover

“The swainish poet wrote about his love of nature in his rural village.”

2. noun

a rustic lover or swain, especially as a term used in pastoral poetry

“In the poem, the swainish figure represents the idealized lover of the countryside.”

Synonyms

  • pastoral
  • rural
  • rustic

Antonyms

  • cosmopolitan
  • urban