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Definition of Rusticity
1. Noun. The quality of being rustic or gauche.
Generic synonyms: Awkwardness, Clumsiness, Gracelessness, Stiffness
Derivative terms: Rustic, Rustic, Rustic
Antonyms: Urbanity
Definition of Rusticity
1. n. The quality or state of being rustic; rustic manners; rudeness; simplicity; artlessness.
Definition of Rusticity
1. Noun. That which makes something rustic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rusticity
1. [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rusticity
Literary usage of Rusticity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1908)
"... motor cars, rusticity popular fiction, Sunday and newspapers, imperialism,
Contemplation giant strides, nervous tension, machinery and like matters, ..."
2. A Complete Word and Phrase Concordance to the Poems and Songs of Robert by J. B. Reid (1889)
"rusticity s ungainly \ Ungen'rous. Nae mair ungen'rous wish 1 hae, . . S. It is
tía, Jean,\ Ungentle. Л thought ungentle canna be The thought of Mary ..."
3. A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen by Robert Chambers (1835)
"... but his health and strength, far from being advantageous to his figure, instead
of manly comeliness, had only the appearance of rusticity. ..."
4. The Art of Speaking: Containing, an Essay, in which are Given Rules for by James Burgh (1804)
"rusticity. AFFECTATION. of Humphrey Gubbins introduction to- his romantic Cousin.
[Tend. Husb.] HUMPHREY, AUNT, and COUSIN BIDDY. jour ..."
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