Rusticize: meaning, definitions and examples
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rusticize
[ ˈrʌstɪsaɪz ]
to make something more rustic
Rusticize means to give something a more rural or natural appearance, often by using traditional materials and techniques. It is a process of adding rustic charm to a place or object.
Synonyms
country-fy, naturalize, ruralize
Examples of usage
- The interior designer rusticized the old farmhouse by adding wooden beams and antique furniture.
- She rusticized the garden by planting wildflowers and installing a wooden fence.
Translations
Translations of the word "rusticize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ruralizar
🇮🇳 ग्रामीण बनाना
🇩🇪 ruralisieren
🇮🇩 merustikkan
🇺🇦 рустикувати
🇵🇱 rustykalizować
🇯🇵 田舎風にする
🇫🇷 rustiquer
🇪🇸 ruralizar
🇹🇷 köy haline getirmek
🇰🇷 시골스럽게 하다
🇸🇦 جعل ريفيًا
🇨🇿 rustikovat
🇸🇰 rustikalizovať
🇨🇳 乡村化
🇸🇮 rusticirati
🇮🇸 gera sveitalegt
🇰🇿 ауылдандыру
🇬🇪 გაასოფლება
🇦🇿 kəndləşdirmək
🇲🇽 ruralizar
Etymology
The word 'rusticize' is a combination of 'rustic' and the suffix '-ize', which means 'to make'. The term originated in the mid-19th century and was used to describe the process of giving a rustic or countryside feel to something. It gained popularity in the context of interior design and architecture, where the rustic aesthetic became a trend.
See also: rusticate.