rustic | rusticity
Exam frequency
GRE
low
Banks
medium
Civil Services
medium
Meaning(s)
simple and sometimes rough in appearance
How to Memorize
rustic - simple
Analysis
Something described as ‘rustic’ is considered to be quite simple and unsophisticated in a way that is typical of the countryside. It can be used in both a positive and negative manner. For example, a rustic meal can be considered wholesome by some, or dreadfully plain by others.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | primitive,unadorned,pastoral | ||
| Antonyms | polished,refined,cultured |
Example(s)
I know the wood cabin is quite basic, but it has a rustic charm about it that I love.
After visiting the village, we sat down to a rustic meal consisting of homemade bread and soup.
Helen loves living in a vibrant city, so the rusticity of the countryside has no appeal for her.