CORNPONE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

cornpone

adjective

ˈkȯrn-ˌpōn

Definition of cornpone

as in cornball

tiresomely obvious and unsophisticated the comedian's cornpone wisecracks were old even in the days of vaudeville

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Generations of ski families flocked to his films every fall to get revved up for a new ski season and laugh at his cornball humor.

— John Meyer, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2026
Davis and Head make strong impressions, masking the pedestrian, sometimes cornball dialogue.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of cornball

Adjective

Loco Coyote is known for its casual and rustic atmosphere, barbecue comfort food and cold drinks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
But the best skillets, with the right presentation, are a hosting choice that can bring a rustic, convivial touch to a family-style meal.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Definition of rustic

Adjective

Its central plot remains conventional, and its demonology — including a hokey expansion involving the mysterious Cult of the Wise Men — routinely functions more as a set piece than as a serious mystery.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Like the hokey gag of Lineker pretending to introduce the show before Woods interrupted.

— Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 21 June 2026

Definition of hokey

Adjective

Yamal is most likely your favorite player’s favorite player to watch, to steal a somewhat corny adage.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Where the most hopelessly corny sayings are painstakingly stitched into the equivalent of cloth graph paper by women who believe in the sayings and give the plaques to people who do not believe in the sayings.

— Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of corny

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