What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ruralizing
Example
The couple decided to ruralize their lifestyle by moving to a farm. [ruralize: verb]
Example
The town is slowly ruralizing as more people move away from the city. [ruralizing: present participle]
rusticate
Example
After years of city living, she decided to rusticate in a small village. [rusticate: verb]
Example
The cabin's decor was designed to rusticate the space and make it feel more like a rural retreat. [rusticating: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rusticate is more commonly used than ruralize in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ruralizing and rusticate?
Rusticate is more formal than ruralize, which is a relatively informal term.
