countrified

IPA/ˈkʌntrifaɪd/
IPA/ˈkʌntrifaɪd/

countrified — adjective

  • countrifiedpositive
  • more countrifiedcomparative
  • most countrifiedsuperlative

1. having or showing the relaxed, traditional, or natural qualities that people ass

1.形容詞C1
釋義

having or showing the relaxed, traditional, or natural qualities that people associate with life in the countryside rather than in a city

例句

The old farmhouse had a countrified charm with its wooden porch and wildflower garden.

collocation: countrified charm

Adaeze preferred the countrified pace of her grandparents' village to the busy city.

同義詞
  • rustic

    more common for furniture, architecture, and can suggest roughness; 'countrified' is broader, covering atmosphere and manner

  • rural

    neutral geographic term; 'countrified' adds a sense of deliberate style or character

  • bucolic

    literary and often idealised; 'countrified' is plainer and more conversational

反義詞
  • urban

    relating to the city rather than the countryside

  • citified

    specifically describes a person or thing that shows city manners or style

用法筆記

Often describes places, decoration, food, or manners. Usually carries a positive or affectionate tone, though it can occasionally suggest simplicity or lack of sophistication.

常見錯誤

❌The countrified air is fresh and clean.
✅The country air is fresh and clean.
💡'countrified' describes style or character, not the literal physical countryside.