rustic RUHS-tik adjective noun WS #36

relating to the countryside; rural and simple; made in a plain and simple fashion; lacking sophistication or refinement; having a rough, unfinished quality

1. Her rustic decorating style featured natural wood furniture and handmade quilts throughout the house.
2. The rustic cabin in the mountains provided a peaceful retreat from the busy city life.
3. The rustic fence made from weathered logs perfectly complemented the farmhouse's natural surroundings.
4. The rustic bread was baked in an old-fashioned stone oven using traditional techniques.
5. The rustic charm of the small village attracted tourists seeking an authentic countryside experience.

a person from the countryside, especially one regarded as unsophisticated; a country person; a rural dweller

1. The rustics gathered at the local general store to discuss weather patterns and crop conditions.
2. She enjoyed the honest simplicity of the rustics she met during her travels through rural areas.
3. The rustic from the mountain village had never seen a skyscraper until his first trip to the city.
4. The sophisticated city dweller felt out of place among the rustics at the county fair.
5. Despite being labeled a rustic by urban visitors, he possessed deep wisdom about nature and farming.