bumpkinly Definition
resembling or characteristic of a bumpkin; unsophisticated or rustic in manner or behavior.
Using bumpkinly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bumpkinly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His bumpkinly behavior at the party was embarrassing.
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She spoke with a bumpkinly accent that betrayed her rural upbringing.
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The restaurant's decor was bumpkinly, with hay bales and cowboy hats on the walls.
bumpkinly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bumpkinly
Antonyms for bumpkinly
- sophisticated
- polished
- cultured
Summary: bumpkinly in Brief
'Bumpkinly' [ˈbʌmpkɪnli] is an adjective that describes someone or something as unsophisticated, rustic, or provincial. It can refer to behavior, speech, or appearance, as in 'His bumpkinly behavior at the party was embarrassing.' 'Bumpkinly' is a formal word that can be replaced by 'rustic' or 'unsophisticated,' while its informal equivalents are 'hick' or 'hillbilly.'
