variants
or less commonly rustical
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
rustic rolling farmland
2
a
: made of the rough limbs of trees
rustic furniture
b
: finished by rusticating
a rustic joint in masonry
3
a
: characteristic of or resembling country people
b
: lacking in social graces or polish
4
: appropriate to the country (as in plainness or sturdiness)
heavy rustic boots
1
: an inhabitant of a rural area
2
a
: an awkward coarse person
b
: an unsophisticated rural person
Synonyms
Examples of rustic in a Sentence
Adjective
The inn has a rustic atmosphere.
rustic yokels whose first impulse was to smirk gawkily at anyone not of their own kind
Noun
a rustic who was awed by the prices that city dwellers had to pay
Recent Examples on the Web
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Tavola Homemade pasta and pizza is best enjoyed in a rustic and cozy setting, and that’s exactly what Tavola offers.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
The Swag, Waynesville, North Carolina The decor here is pitch-perfect rustic: cozy without being twee.
—Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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Adjective
The collection also includes faux miniature pumpkins for a chic touch of seasonal decorating, neutral-toned autumnal wreaths, and woven wicker pumpkins for a rustic feel.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Tavola Homemade pasta and pizza is best enjoyed in a rustic and cozy setting, and that’s exactly what Tavola offers.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
Noun
The vibe: Elevated and modern with a touch of rustic.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
The Swag, Waynesville, North Carolina The decor here is pitch-perfect rustic: cozy without being twee.
—Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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“Rustic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rustic. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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