Word
rustic
Phoneticsrus·tic, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹəstɪk/
UK/ɹˈʌstɪk/
Definitions
01country-style
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a style that is typical of the countryside; simple and natural.
adj. relating to or typical of the countryside; possessing a charmingly simple or unsophisticated quality associated with rural life.
Español:rústico
“The hotel had a rustic charm with its wooden beams and open fireplace.”
“The designer opted for a rustic aesthetic, incorporating reclaimed timber and hand-woven textiles to evoke a sense of rural tranquility.”
Antonyms
02a rural person
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary
n. a person who lives in the country and is thought to lack modern manners.
n. an inhabitant of a rural area; often carries a connotation of being unsophisticated or uncultured.
“In the old story, the city boy is surprised by the wisdom of the local rustic.”
“The playwright often used the character of the simple rustic to provide comic relief and a grounded perspective on the aristocrats' problems.”
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Usage
Typically used as an adjective to describe buildings, furniture, or lifestyles. When used to describe people, it can sometimes imply a lack of sophistication.
Real-World Examples
“But they also offer full-service RV sites, yurts, rustic cabins with fireplaces, and modern cabins with heat and bathrooms.” “But, says Toshio Ōhi Chōzaemon XI, the 11th-generation head of a local family known for its rustic style of pottery, made without a wheel, "We are not trying [to be] that kind of city".” Etymology
From Latin rūsticus. Doublet of roister.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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