HOMESPUN Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

homespun

adjective

ˈhōm-ˌspən

as in folksy

having or showing an unpretentious informality a beloved writer who was famous for dispensing his homespun philosophy of life in a weekly newspaper column

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Recent Examples on the Web Nevertheless, as Hayeur Smith found in the archaeological record, women continued to weave their homespun cloth on their farms. —

Francine Russo, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2022 For a homespun accent, wrap string around the vases. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Still a very homespun affair, Cronin and her team of four seamstresses (including the aforementioned ex-boyfriend’s mum, Annabel), predominantly work out of Cronin’s living room. —

Hannah Coates, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2022 For more guidance on finding the balance as a parent between tracking your kids for safety reasons and accidentally cultivating a homespun surveillance state, check out this article from contributor Cyd Harrell. —

WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for homespun

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