Meaning & use
rustic
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Simple, plain, and typically associated with the countryside or rural life.
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The restaurant had a rustic charm, with wooden tables and exposed stone walls.
They spent the weekend at a rustic cabin deep in the woods.
A note on using this word
Often used positively to suggest charming simplicity, though it can also imply a lack of refinement.
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