Bergamask
- adjective
- /ˈbərɡəˌmask/
- Archaic
:
rústico
- The festival had a Bergamask charm, with lively music and rustic costumes.
Examples
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Her Bergamask accent and gestures made her stand out at the formal dinner.
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She wore a Bergamask outfit that seemed out of place in the city.
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The play featured a Bergamask character who brought humor to every scene.
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His Bergamask humor made everyone laugh at the party.
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The children's play included a Bergamask character who danced and made funny faces.
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His stories were filled with Bergamask humor, full of silly antics and rural charm.
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At the fair, the Bergamask performances delighted the audience with their simple and amusing style.
Synonyms
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5.2
Having a simple, rough style like the countryside
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5.6
Friendly and informal in a simple, traditional way
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3.0
Like things from the countryside in look, taste, or style
Having simple country style like small farms and plain homes
Like the countryside or country music in style and feeling
Antonyms
How Rustic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bergamask comes from the Italian town Bergamo and from an old country dance called the bergamasca that people thought was rough and comic. So Bergamask describes a style that is 'rustic' or 'clownish', like lively, awkward country manners.