rustic
- 01 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.
Simple“The hotel had a rustic charm with its wooden beams and open fireplace.”
In context“The designer opted for a rustic aesthetic, incorporating reclaimed timber and hand-woven textiles to evoke a sense of rural tranquility.”
UsageOften used as a positive descriptor in the context of interior design or tourism.
Antonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
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.
Simple“In the old story, the city boy is surprised by the wisdom of the local rustic.”
In context“The playwright often used the character of the simple rustic to provide comic relief and a grounded perspective on the aristocrats' problems.”
Teacher's tipIn modern English, calling someone a 'rustic' can be offensive or patronising; it is mostly found in older literature.
SynonymsAntonymscity dweller
From Latin rūsticus. Doublet of roister.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.