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folksy

adjective as in informal, simple

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Oprah so enjoyed his folksy demeanor and words of wisdom that she invited him onto her show.

Jokes aside, the folksy, blunt-talking Republican had a real affinity and passion for the issue.

He grew up in Montana and uses folksy phrases like “happy camper” and “total baloney.”

He relayed a set of facts that make his party's case and demolish the other party's case, and he did it in a folksy way.

The vice presidential nominee used a folksy style and policy chops to make the case against the incumbent.

He talked quite a little, and he seemed rather nice, I think—just frank and folksy, you know.

Miss Carry is a lady worth talking about, and so is Miss Jenny—none of your turned up nose, poor white folksy sort.

She's pretty and I will give in that she's folksy and sociable with us natives; it's surprisin', considerin' her bringin' up.

Seems a pretty silly job for grown-up men, but they're real pleasant and folksy.

She had on a blue wrapper, and her hair was pulled back smooth like little girls do when they want to look grown-folksy.

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On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to folksy, such as: down-to-earth, homey, low-key, rustic, unpretentious, and cozy.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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