adverb
- in a manner that is simple, unpretentious, and characteristic of ordinary people; in a folksy way
Usage: informal; often used to describe speech, manner, or style that is friendly and down-to-earth
Examples
- He spoke folksily about his childhood on the farm.
- The politician addressed the crowd folksily, using local expressions and humor.
- She decorated her home folksily with handmade quilts and vintage furniture.
- The restaurant's menu was written folksily, with charming descriptions of each dish.
- He folksily explained the complex topic using everyday examples.
- The author writes folksily, making her novels feel like conversations with a friend.