Rustic Definition & Meaning

rustic
adjective
  1. characteristic of rural life; "countrified clothes"; "rustic awkwardness"
  2. awkwardly simple and provincial; "bumpkinly country boys"; "rustic farmers"; "a hick town"; "the nightlife of Montmartre awed the unsophisticated tourists"
  3. characteristic of the fields or country; "agrestic simplicity"; "rustic stone walls"
noun
  1. an unsophisticated country person

"Rustic" in song lyrics

See how rustic is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a mordern day wonder, your style is rustic"
    Cashless Society — Blaze the Breaks
  • "making furniture from tree limbs rustic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mexican rustic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "rustic"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rustic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rustic to find words that pair well.

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