Definitions

1. noun

A preference for a simple and unpretentious style, often associated with rural or country life.

“The artist’s love of rusticism is evident in her use of natural materials and earthy tones in her paintings.”

2. noun

A nostalgic or sentimental fondness for the past, especially for rural or country life.

“The author’s rusticism is reflected in her fondness for stories of rural life and her dislike of modern technology.”

3. noun

A quality or characteristic of being rustic or unsophisticated.

“The village’s rustic charm is due to its simple and unpretentious architecture.”