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Definition of folksiness

folksiness

/ˈfoʊk.si.nəs/
folk · si · ness
Adverb:folksily
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Adjective:folksy
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• noun

1

The quality of being informal, friendly, and unpretentious, often in a traditional, down-to-earth, or rural manner.

Example

"The candidate's charming folksiness appealed to voters in small farming communities."

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• Nearby Words

folklore
folkloric
folks
folksiness
folksinger
folksinging
folksong

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Folksiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/folksiness
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