rustic
ˈrʌstɪk
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Adjective

1.
countrysiderelated to the countryside or rural areas
  • The cottage had a rustic charm.
bucolic pastoral rural
2.
lifestylesimple and unsophisticated, typical of rural life
  • Her rustic manners were endearing.
pastoral rural
3.
craftRaremade from untrimmed branches or natural materialsRare
  • The rustic fence was built from tree branches.
natural unpolished

Noun

1.
design stylestyle of rural simplicity
  • The restaurant featured rustic decor with wooden beams and stone walls..
pastoral rural
2.
ruralperson from a rural area
  • The rustic shared stories of farm life.
countryman villager
3.
architectureTECH.brick or stone with a rough finishTECH.
  • The wall was built with rustic for a natural look.
unpolished
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Images of rustic

  • rustic: brick or stone with a rough finish
    brick or stone with a rough finish

Expressions with rustic

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appeal of simple rural life
The cottage had a rustic charm that attracted many visitors.

Origin of rustic

Latin, rusticus (of the country)

Terms with rustic included in their meaning

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rustic dishes
hearty broth thickened with old loaf chunks, often with produce
dwelling
small house made from logs, often simple and rustic
interior design
style of home decor featuring rustic and vintage elements
shelter
small rustic house for temporary shelter
rural
characteristic of unsophisticated or rustic areas
small-town advice
rustic wisdom with a folksy charm
lodge
live in a small rustic shelter
food
artisanal cheese with a rustic quality

Examples of rustic in a sentence

  • They enjoyed the rustic landscape during their hike.
  • The rustic charm of the cottage was undeniable.
  • He enjoyed the rustic simplicity of the countryside.
  • The rustic table was crafted from reclaimed wood.
  • They stayed in a rustic cabin deep in the woods.
  • Their home had a rustic charm with vintage furniture.

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  1. French:rustique, décor rustique, ...
  2. German:rustikal, rustikales Dekor, ...
  3. Italian:rustico, bugnato, ...
  4. Spanish:rústico, campesino, ...
  5. Portuguese:rústico, camponês, ...
  6. Chinese:乡村的, 田园风格, ...
  7. Japanese:素朴な, 田舎風のスタイル, ...
  8. Arabic:رِيفِي, طراز ريفي, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּפְרִי, רוּסְטִיק, ...
  10. Russian:деревенский, сельский стиль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сільський, сільський стиль, ...
  12. Hindi:ग्रामीण, ग्रामीण शैली, ...
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