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Folksy
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Simple meaning
What does Folksy mean?
Friendly and informal.
Dictionary definition
Friendly, simple, informal, and connected with ordinary people or folk culture.
Example sentences
Folksy in a sentence
easy
The host had a folksy style.
medium
The song felt warm and folksy.
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Folksy can sound positive when it means friendly, but it can also suggest a deliberately simple style.
Synonyms
Words like Folksy
down-to-earthPractical, friendly, and not pretentious.
folkRelated word that supports the meaning of folksy.
Antonyms
Opposite words
formalOfficial or stiff in manner.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to folksy, depending on context.
Word family
Folksy word family
Base word
folksy
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does folksy mean?
Folksy means friendly and informal.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to folksy?
Down-To-Earth is close in meaning to folksy in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of folksy?
Formal contrasts with folksy.
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