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rusticity

[rʌˈstɪsɪti]
nounpl: rusticities
rusticidade
1. The quality or state of being rustic; rural or countryside character
The rusticity of the village charm attracted many visitors.
A rusticidade do encanto da aldeia atraía muitos visitantes.
2. Lack of refinement, sophistication, or polish; roughness or coarseness in manner or appearance
His rusticity in speech made him stand out in the formal gathering.
A sua rusticidade na fala fez-o destacar-se na reunião formal.
3. Simple or crude quality, especially in artistic or architectural style
The rusticity of the wooden furniture gave the cabin a homey feel.
A rusticidade do móvel de madeira deu ao chalé um ambiente aconchegante.
Synonyms
ruralitysimplicitycoarsenessroughnessprimitiveness
Antonyms
sophisticationrefinementurbanityelegancepolish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rusticidade
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rusticidade
No regional variation; standard usage
São Paulo
rusticidade
No regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
rusticidade
Standard European Portuguese; same usage as Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

a touch of rusticity
the charm of rusticity
stripped of rusticity
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