countrified

adjective

coun·​tri·​fied ˈkən-tri-ˌfīd How to pronounce countrified (audio)
variants or less commonly countryfied
Synonyms of countrifiednext
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: played or sung in the manner of country music
countrified rock

Examples of countrified in a Sentence

a restaurant with a countrified atmosphere
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Lines that seem artlessly off-the-cuff on first pass accrue an unexpected weight and purpose the fourth time through; the countrified guitar lick that sounds so chipper at the start of a song is dripping with melancholy by the end. Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026 Timed to coincide with Cactus League spring training, the countrified Innings Fest offshoot is in its third year, bringing 20 artists with no overlapping sets to two main stages. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026 The look blended ornate embroidery with a Western spin, merging high fashion with Wilson’s countrified finesse. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025 Between Ojai and Ventura, kids can try their hand at line dancing, bocce, and other countrified activities at Old Creek Ranch & Winery. AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025 Ballads, countrified Americana, rock and synth-heavy psychedelia comprise most of the work. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

country + -fied (as in glorified)

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of countrified was in 1653

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“Countrified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countrified. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

countrified

adjective
coun·​tri·​fied
variants also countryfied
ˈkən-tri-ˌfīd
: looking or acting like a person from the country : rustic

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