Folksyer

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Having a more homespun, rural or traditional character, as in art, music or decor ; behaving in a more casual, warm and down-to-earth way with people
2. Showing a stronger rustic, old-fashioned style in its look or customs ; coming across as more informal, approachable and genial in manner
3. More characteristic of plain country traditions in appearance or taste ; more relaxed, friendly and unpretentious in how someone talks and acts

Etymology: "Folksyer" is the comparative of "folksy," meaning more homely, friendly, or down-to-earth. The base word is "folk" plus the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives meaning "having the qualities of." "Folk" descends from Old English "folc," meaning people in general, so the adjective began as something like "characteristic of ordinary people." Standard usage more often spells the comparative "folksier," changing the "y" to "i" before "-er," as English does with words like "funny" and "funnier."

Synonyms: homespun, down-home, rustic, homely, unpretentious

Antonyms: sophisticated, urbane, pretentious, formal, slick