Rustic: meaning, definitions and examples

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rustic

 

[ หˆrสŒstษชk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

country life

Relating to the countryside; rural. Rustic style often incorporates natural materials and earthy colors.

Synonyms

country, countryside, rural, simple, unsophisticated

Examples of usage

  • The rustic charm of the old farmhouse
  • She preferred the rustic simplicity of living in the countryside
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person living in a rural area; a country person. Often associated with a simple and traditional way of life.

Synonyms

country dweller, farmhand, peasant, ruralite, villager

Examples of usage

  • The locals were friendly rustics who welcomed us warmly
  • He was a true rustic, content with a life close to nature

Translations

Translations of the word "rustic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rรบstico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคฎเฅ€เคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rustikal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pedesaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะปัŒััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rustykalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ฐ่ˆŽ้ขจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rustique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบstico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๊ณจ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rustikรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rustikรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนกๆ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rustikalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveitalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™nd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rรบstico

Word origin

The word 'rustic' originated from the Latin word 'rusticus', meaning 'of or pertaining to the countryside'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things related to rural areas or countryside life. Over time, 'rustic' has evolved to also evoke a sense of simplicity, charm, and natural beauty.

See also: rust, rusted, rusting, rustle, rusty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,933, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.