Folksier

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. More casual, friendly and unpretentious in manner, with a homespun charm that feels rustic and plainspoken
2. Displaying a more relaxed, down-to-earth and rustic character, as in a simple and warmly informal way of speaking or acting
3. Having a more homespun, plainspoken and countrified quality, appealing through its unpretentious and cozy informality

Etymology: "Folksier" is simply the comparative of "folksy", meaning more folksy: more homespun, down-to-earth, or unpretentious in manner. The base word "folksy" is formed from "folks" (or "folk") plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y", with the "-sy" spelling in the alternative form reflecting the ending of "folks" itself. Comparatives are formed by adding "-er" to such adjectives, and "folksy" takes the "-ier" form because its final "y" changes to "i" before the ending is added, which is why the spelling reads "folksier" rather than "folksyer".

Synonyms: homespun, rustic, down-home, informal, casual

Antonyms: sophisticated, urbane, formal