countrified

[kuhn-truh-fahyd]

adjective

1. rustic or rural in appearance, conduct, etc..

   a countrified person; a countrified area amid the suburbs.

2. not sophisticated or cosmopolitan; provincial.

countrified

/ ˈkʌntrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. in the style, manners, etc, of the country; rural

Other Word Forms

• countrifiedness noun
• uncountrified adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of countrified¹

First recorded in 1645–55; countrify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But in “Shucked,” the hilarious countrified musical that brought “Hee Haw”-style comedy in a modern guise to Broadway, corn finally gets top billing.

From Los Angeles Times

The artist showcased her latest album, the countrified “Cowboy Carter” celebrating her Southern roots, ahead of February’s Grammy Awards, at which she’s competing for album of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

The Spanish is paisa — countrified — while the English has the tough tone of someone who grew up off Vermont Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

“Combs unleashed his crunchy, countrified head banger ‘Cold as You.’

From Seattle Times

He used to call me George because it sounded very countrified, very English country.

From Seattle Times