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rustic

[ruhs-tik] / ˈrʌs tɪk /


ADJECTIVE
simple, artless, or unsophisticated
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Feldstein told Vogue at the time that the ceremony’s outdoor and rustic nature was inspired by “our happy place together.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Colonial-era urban elites in Calcutta, influenced by European tastes, often dismissed jatra as rustic or unsophisticated.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

After an hour on a freeway passing through suburban towns of countless rows of identical worker housing, we turned onto a more rustic road, headed into the country’s mountainous region.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an open floor plan that is accentuated by dark wood flooring and rustic charm.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

She perched on his rustic bedstead and warmed herself by the clay fireplace.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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