Folklike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling the style of folk music

    "Fortunately, Lucy Wainwright Roche sings and writes gentle, lapping, folklike songs, and her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room."

Synonyms

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folkishfolkishfolkyfolky

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"Fortunately, Lucy Wainwright Roche sings and writes gentle, lapping, folklike songs, and her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room."

Etymology

From folk + -like.

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folk music

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