countrified

variants also countryfied

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of countrified Elsewhere in the episode, Sheffield proposes that Swift consider a countrified and/or solo acoustic re-record of Reputation, while Spanos predicts that the new version of the debut will drop for its 20th anniversary next year. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025 On his most countrified fare, he’s also made a conscious effort to tip the balance from the barroom to the bedroom. Nancy Kruh, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Lineup highlights: Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Lana Del Rey, Sturgill Simpson Stagecoach is Coachella’s countrified sister fest. Dan Reilly, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025 Rhinestone Cowboys The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles belts out country classics by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Johnny Cash, plus countrified contemporary tunes by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Brandi Carlile, Shaboozey, Lil Nas and Chappell Roan. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025 Hosted by Brad Paisley's wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Farmer Wants a Wife puts a countrified spin on popular dating shows. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 This year's countrified holiday music program will be hosted by Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood and feature a night of spirited Christmas classics. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2024 In the rendition, recorded live at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, Beabadoobee recasts Carpenter’s acerbic pop-rock hit into something gentler, with a slightly countrified, acoustic-guitar-and-strings arrangement — almost how the Corrs would’ve done it. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 God Save the Animals contains guitar solos, gothic keyboard riffs, spare and off-key acoustic guitar, warbles, countrified fiddle, at least one very thoughtful love song, and (don’t worry) enough moments that sound like Built to Spill. Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countrified
Adjective
  • Throughout her life, Baez—now 84—has stayed true to her folksy-casual style.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The decor was folksy and colorful, with the brief for the flowers by Wild Gorse being unstructured ’70s.
    Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • This satisfying Hardee’s sandwich—a combination of beef and pork—can make for an easy weeknight dinner or last-minute lunch with down-home flair.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger spoke about the importance of volunteerism as fire men and women and their families enjoyed a down-home BBQ of ribs, hot dogs and corn on the cob, while kids did arts and crafts at the Southampton Firehouse.
    Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Director Giovanna Sardelli is a terrific storyteller, and in this case, her artistry works hand-to-glove with Nina Ball’s beautifully rustic scenic design.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
  • Much of the charm of Silverado Resort has always depended on its unvarnished rustic setting amid the 1200 acres of rolling hills and towering oaks that give the golf courses their traditional parkland character.
    David Weiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Countrified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrified. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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