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countryfied

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈkʌntrɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈkʌntrɪfaɪd/

adjective
Definition

Having characteristics or qualities typical of rural areas; rustic or simple in style.


Example

The cabin had a countryfied charm, with wooden furniture and a cozy fireplace.


Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more countryfied

Superlative: most countryfied


Conversation
Sloth A
I really love the vibe of that countryfied café we went to last week.
Sloth B
Yeah, it felt so cozy and welcoming, didn’t it?
Sloth A
Exactly! I wish more places had that countryfied charm.
Sloth B
Me too! It makes everything feel more relaxed.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rustic
rural
pastoral
Antonyms
urban
metropolitan
sophisticated
Root Explanation

Countryfied → It is formed from "country" (from Old French *contree*, meaning land or region) and "-fied" (from Latin *facere*, meaning to make or to do). The word "countryfied" means made to resemble or be characteristic of the countryside.

Memory Tip

Think of 'country' as a land or region, and '-fied' means to make. This helps you remember that 'countryfied' refers to something made to resemble the countryside.

Visually Confused Words
uncountrified
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