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rustic

UK
/ˈrʌstɪk/
US
/ˈrʌstɪk/

Translations

rusticnoun
rustics
pl
UK
/ˈrʌstɪk/
US
/ˈrʌstɪk/
The court nobles mocked the rustic for his simple manners.
Les nobles de la cour se moquaient du campagnard pour ses manières simples.
Additional translations
rustrePéjoratif, met l’accent sur le manque de raffinement plutôt que sur l’origine rurale.
Synonyms
peasant
countryman
villager
yokel
bumpkin
rube
hayseed
hillbilly
clodhopper
country bumpkin
rusticator
rusticadjective
more rustic
Comp.
most rustic
Super.
UK
/ˈrʌstɪk/
US
/ˈrʌstɪk/
The rustic charm of the village attracted many city dwellers looking for a peaceful retreat.
Le charme rural du village a attiré de nombreux citadins à la recherche d’un refuge paisible.
The rustic decor of the cabin included wooden beams and stone fireplaces.
La décoration rustique de la cabane comprenait des poutres en bois et des cheminées en pierre.
Additional translations
provincialPéjoratif, pour une personne ou des manières jugées peu raffinées.
Synonyms
rural
countryside
pastoral
simple
unsophisticated
provincial
bucolic
artless
unrefined
Antonyms
urban
sophisticated
refined

Definitions

rusticnoun
A person who lives in the countryside, often regarded as unsophisticated or provincial.
The court nobles mocked the rustic for his simple manners.
rusticadjective
Relating to the countryside; rural.
The rustic charm of the village attracted many city dwellers looking for a peaceful retreat.
Having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside.
The rustic decor of the cabin included wooden beams and stone fireplaces.
Made in a plain and simple fashion, especially if typical of the countryside.
The rustic furniture was handcrafted from local timber and had a natural, unpolished finish.
Lacking urban sophistication; rough or plain in manners or style (especially of a person).
Although educated in the city, he retained a rustic accent and manner.
Of masonry or stonework, having roughened surfaces or strongly emphasized joints; characteristic of rustication in architecture.
The manor's facade featured rustic stone blocks that gave it a sturdy, time-worn appearance.
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