folky
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- adjective
- /ˈfoʊki/
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folclórico
- She wore a folky dress adorned with floral patterns, embodying the rustic charm of her hometown.
It's like a Greek mythology story, but it's with this kind of like modern folky music.
- It's like a Greek mythology story, but it's with this kind of like modern folky music.
Examples
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They like her; the song is performed on screen in a narrative context—albeit an absurd one—and it’s the kind of gentle, acoustic, folky tune that voters seem to like lately.
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It's like a Greek mythology story, but it's with this kind of like modern folky music.
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And I started doing this like folky, like Cat Stevens kind of thing.
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His original take on the classic "Stand By Me," a swinging, folky, chaotic ballad, is unlike anything sung on the show before.
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(mellow folky music)
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The folky, harmonic pop of NYC trio the Spring Standards has been in production since 2008 and is now available in their inventively packaged double EP, Yellow/Gold, released this past May.
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The artist's new album features a folky sound, with acoustic guitars and heartfelt lyrics.
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At the festival, we enjoyed several folky performances that highlighted traditional music styles from the region.
Synonyms
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Having a simple, rough style like the countryside
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Being friendly and informal in a simple way like a village neighbor
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Relating to traditional stories, songs, and customs of a community
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Like things from the countryside in look, taste, or style
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Having a simple, traditional feel like old country or folk music
Showing a simple, traditional style like village music or crafts
Like traditional songs played with simple acoustic instruments
Like the countryside or country music in style and feeling
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How Folky
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Etymology
Folky comes from folk 'people' and is the same root as in folk music, so it means 'traditional and simple'. That's why a song, artwork, or style called folky reminds people of old, handmade music and crafts.