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rustic

[ruhs-tik] / ˈrʌs tɪk /


ADJECTIVE
simple, artless, or unsophisticated
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A rustic stew pot nestled beside a little clutch of flowers?

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

The cedar shingles have transformed the space into something completely different, giving it a relaxed and warm rustic feel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

If it comes to fruition, Trump's transformed golf estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David, once a Great Depression-era camp in the woods for federal employees.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

That rustic aesthetic continues into the chef’s kitchen, which features extensive wood cabinetry, an oversized center island, high-end appliances, and an eat-in dining nook.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

It never went away in folk music, so whenever composers were trying to sound rustic, earthy or homesick for their native countryside, you could expect them to dip back into the modal well for inspiration.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall


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