Bumpkinly (Adjective)
Meaning
Awkwardly simple and provincial; "bumpkinly country boys"; "rustic farmers"; "a hick town"; "the nightlife of Montmartre awed the unsophisticated tourists".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The bumpkinly farmer struggled to navigate the complexities of the city.
- Her bumpkinly upbringing had not prepared her for the sophistication of the art world.
- The tourists' bumpkinly behavior stood out starkly against the refined backdrop of the opera house.
- The bumpkinly villagers were amazed by the stranger's tales of city life.
- The bumpkinly charm of the small town was endearing, but also a bit embarrassing.