folksier; folksiest
Examples of folksy in a Sentence
an entertainer with a folksy manner
a folksy manner that gives television viewers the feeling that they're visiting with a friend for an hour
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Throughout the New England property, guests will be able to enjoy festive decor like garlands, flower arrangements, and an 18-foot Christmas tree trimmed with vintage glass ornaments and folksy felt-and-wood embellishments.
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John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
For decades, his annual shareholder letters have been scripture for investors—a mix of folksy wisdom, financial acuity, and candor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Known for his trademark cowboy hat and folksy charisma, Phillips led with authenticity, loyalty, and a deep belief in his players.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
As darkness fell, Price, sometimes with a guitar and sometimes a tambourine and sometimes just the mic, served as a fun bridge between the rootsy afternoon sound and the both increasingly folksy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Dave Matthews (and Tim Reynolds) and John Mellencamp.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
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John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
For decades, his annual shareholder letters have been scripture for investors—a mix of folksy wisdom, financial acuity, and candor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Known for his trademark cowboy hat and folksy charisma, Phillips led with authenticity, loyalty, and a deep belief in his players.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
As darkness fell, Price, sometimes with a guitar and sometimes a tambourine and sometimes just the mic, served as a fun bridge between the rootsy afternoon sound and the both increasingly folksy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Dave Matthews (and Tim Reynolds) and John Mellencamp.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Folksy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folksy. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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