rusticize

/rəˈstɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a rustic or country-like appearance to something, often in a decorative or artistic way

“The designer decided to rusticize the old barn to turn it into a charming restaurant.”

2. verb

to make something seem more authentic or genuine, often by giving it a rustic or country-like appearance

“The furniture designer rusticized the modern couch to give it a more vintage look.”

3. noun

the process of giving a rustic or country-like appearance to something, often in a decorative or artistic way

“The rusticization of the old mansion took several months to complete.”

Synonyms

  • countryfy
  • ruralize

Antonyms

  • modernize
  • urbanize