rustic
gb/ɹˈʌstɪk/ us/ɹˈʌstɪk/
B2
English
~ 27200
rusztikus, vidéki, faragatlan, parasztos, faragatlan vidéki ember, paraszt
B2
1
rusztikus
B2
Usage pattern:
a rustic [house/restaurant/meal/decor]
They booked a rustic cabin by the lake for their weekend getaway.
A tó mellett foglaltak egy rusztikus faházat a hétvégi kiruccanásukra.
The restaurant has a rustic interior with wooden beams and stone walls.
Az étterem belső tere rusztikus, fagerendákkal és kőfalakkal.
We served a rustic dinner of bread, cheese, and roasted vegetables.
She loves mixing rustic furniture with modern art in her living room.
The couple chose a rustic barn for their wedding venue.
Learner examples
We stayed in a small rustic house in the mountains.
Egy kis rusztikus házban szálltunk meg a hegyekben.
The cafe has rustic tables made of old wood.
A kávézóban régi fából készült rusztikus asztalok vannak.
They want a rustic kitchen with simple wooden chairs.
The hotel offers rustic rooms with stone floors.
I like the rustic look of this old farm.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "rustic" to mean simply "old" or "dirty." However, in this sense it usually suggests something simple and old-fashioned in a positive or charming way, not just in bad condition.
Meaning
simple, country-style and charming
Collocations
rustic charm
|rustic cabin
|rustic decor
|rustic farmhouse
|rustic furniture
|rustic wedding
Synonyms
country-style (Very close in meaning, but more directly describes design or cooking influenced by the countryside.)
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homely (Focuses on a warm, simple, home-like feeling, not always specifically connected to the countryside.)
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rough-hewn (Emphasizes the roughly made, unpolished physical look more than the charm.)
Antonyms
modern (Suggests a sleek, up-to-date style, the opposite of old-fashioned country style.)
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elegant (Suggests smooth, polished beauty, not the rough simplicity of rustic style.)
Themes
home
|travel
|food
|housing
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definition
simple and old-style in a nice way, like things from the countryside
Having a simple, rough, and often old-fashioned country style that many people find charming.
B2
2
vidéki
A2
Usage pattern:
a rustic [village/life/setting]
The retreat is set in a rustic village far from the main road.
He writes novels about rustic life in the north of the country.
They left the capital to enjoy a more rustic lifestyle.
Tourists come here to experience the rustic culture and traditions of the area.
The film captures the quiet beauty of rustic landscapes.
Learner examples
My grandparents live in a small rustic village.
Many people move from rustic areas to big cities.
The book tells a story of rustic life many years ago.
We enjoyed the rustic setting of the farm.
Rustic communities can be very close and friendly.
Common mistake:
Learners often use only "rural" for this meaning. "Rustic" in this sense is less common and more descriptive, often used in writing to give a certain mood or color, not in technical or official descriptions.
Meaning
relating to the countryside
Collocations
rustic village
|rustic lifestyle
|rustic setting
|rustic surroundings
|rustic community
Synonyms
rural (More common and neutral in describing non-urban areas; often used in official or academic contexts.)
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country (Informal way to say connected to the countryside; slightly broader and more casual than "rustic.")
Antonyms
urban (Direct opposite: connected to the city rather than the countryside.)
Themes
geography
|society
|nature
|travel
|daily_life
Definition
about life or places in the countryside, not in a city
Relating to, typical of, or found in the countryside rather than the city.
C1
LITERARY
3
faragatlan
B2
parasztos
C1
Usage pattern:
rustic [manners/humor/accent]
Some critics dismissed his rustic manners as old-fashioned and out of place in the city.
Néhány kritikus a faragatlan modorát ódivatúnak és a városba nem illőnek tartotta.
The comedian is known for his rustic humor and thick regional accent.
A humorista nyers, parasztos humoráról és erős tájszólásáról ismert.
Her rustic speech and direct way of talking surprised the elegant dinner guests.
The film contrasts the rustic simplicity of village life with the luxury of the capital.
He felt self-conscious about his rustic clothes at the formal event.
Learner examples
People laughed at his rustic way of speaking.
Az emberek kinevették a faragatlan beszédmódját.
Her rustic manners were not right for the fancy party.
A faragatlan modora nem illett az elegáns partira.
The story shows a man with rustic habits in a big city.
They saw his rustic jokes as rude, not funny.
Her rustic style made her feel shy among rich people.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "rustic" is always positive because of "rustic charm." In this sense it can be neutral or negative, suggesting that someone is simple or not socially polished.
Meaning
unsophisticated or roughly mannered
Collocations
rustic manners
|rustic humor
|rustic accent
|rustic simplicity
|rustic speech
Synonyms
unsophisticated (Neutral to slightly negative; not polished or worldly, without the countryside association built into "rustic.")
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bumpkinish (Informal and clearly negative; strongly suggests awkward, foolish behavior from the country.)
Antonyms
refined (Stresses polished manners and taste, the opposite of rough or rustic behavior.)
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sophisticated (Stresses worldliness and social polish, not simple or rustic.)
Themes
people
|society
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
simple and not very polite or refined, like how some people imagine life in the countryside
Having simple, rough, or unsophisticated manners, tastes, or features in a way associated with people from the countryside.
NOUN
C2
LITERARY
4
Usage pattern:
a rustic from [a place]
In the novel, the young rustic travels to the capital in search of work.
A regényben a fiatal, egyszerű falusi fiú a fővárosba utazik munkát keresni.
They treated him as a rustic who could not understand city life.
Úgy bántak vele, mint valami faragatlan vidéki emberrel, aki nem értheti a városi életet.
The painter often chose simple rustics as the subjects of his portraits.
To the nobles, the villagers were merely rustics to be taxed and controlled.
She may look like a rustic, but she is quick-witted and observant.
Learner examples
The story is about a rustic who goes to the city.
A történet egy egyszerű falusi emberről szól, aki a városba megy.
They see him as a rustic with no education.
Iskolázatlan, faragatlan vidéki embernek tartják.
An old rustic sits in front of the village shop.
The rich man laughs at the rustic in the play.
In the film, the rustics dance in the field.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this noun is common in modern speech. In fact, it is mostly literary or historical; in everyday English people say "farmer," "villager," or "country person" instead.
Meaning
an unsophisticated country person
Collocations
a simple rustic
|a poor rustic
|an ignorant rustic
|a shy rustic
Synonyms
peasant (Refers to a poor country person, often a farmer; stronger social and historical meaning than "rustic.")
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country bumpkin (Informal and clearly negative; stereotypes a country person as foolish or very unsophisticated.)
Antonyms
sophisticate (A very polished, worldly person, often from a city, opposite of a simple rustic.)
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urbanite (A city-dweller, contrasted with someone from the countryside.)
Themes
people
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
a person from the country who seems simple and not very modern or polished
A person from the countryside, especially one considered simple or unsophisticated.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rustic
IPA
GB/ɹˈʌstɪk/
US/ɹˈʌstɪk/
Syllables & stress
rus - tic (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (rus)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: rustic
Noun
- Base: rustic
- Plural: rustics
Word family
Expressions
rustic charm
1/ɹˈʌstɪk t͡ʃˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
attractive, simple country-style quality
a warm, simple, old-style quality that makes a country place or thing feel nice and special
Examples
- The old farmhouse has a rustic charm that modern houses often lack.
- Tourists come here for the quiet streets and rustic charm of the village.
- They wanted to keep the cottage's rustic charm while adding better heating and lights.
rustic feel
1/ɹˈʌstɪk fˈil/
fixed phrase
simple, country-style atmosphere
a general feeling or mood that is simple, natural, and like the countryside
Examples
- Candles and rough wooden tables give the bar a rustic feel.
- They wanted to keep a rustic feel in the garden, so they used stone paths and wild flowers.
rustic look
1/ɹˈʌstɪk lˈʊk/
fixed phrase
simple, country-style appearance
a way something looks when it is simple, a bit rough, and like something from the countryside
Examples
- They used old wooden boards to give the cafe a rustic look.
- You can paint the chairs white and sand them a little for a rustic look.
rustic style
1/ɹˈʌstɪk stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
simple country-inspired design style
a way of decorating or designing that uses simple, natural, country-like things, like wood and stone
Examples
- Their kitchen is decorated in a rustic style with wooden shelves and open brick walls.
- The hotel mixes rustic style with modern comfort to make guests feel relaxed.