folklike

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English

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Etymology

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From folk +‎ -like.

Adjective

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folklike (comparative more folklike, superlative most folklike)

  1. (music) Resembling the style of folk music
    • 2009 January 2, Amanda Petrusich, Ben Sisario, Jon Pareles, “Pop and Rock Listings”, in New York Times[1]:
      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.

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