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rustic
01
displaying a natural simplicity and warmth that evokes traditional rural life
Examples
The rustic inn had stone walls, wooden beams, and a cozy fireplace.
They spent the weekend in a rustic village surrounded by rolling hills.
1.1
crafted in a straightforward, unrefined manner using basic materials
Examples
The table was rustic, built from reclaimed wood with visible knots and cracks.
She admired the rustic pottery, shaped by hand and glazed unevenly.
1.2
(of a person from a rural area) perceived as lacking education, refinement, or worldly experience
Examples
He played the role of a rustic fool, though he was wiser than he appeared.
In old comedies, the rustic was often portrayed as bumbling and naïve.
Rustic
01
a person who lives in the countryside, often perceived as lacking urban refinement
Examples
The city folk mocked the rustic for his plain clothes and slow speech.
Though labeled a rustic, she possessed deep wisdom about the land.
