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Folky vs Folklike - What's the difference?

folky | folklike | Synonyms |

Folky is a synonym of folklike.


As adjectives the difference between folky and folklike

is that folky is (music|informal) having the character of folk music while folklike is (music) resembling the style of folk music.

folky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (music, informal) Having the character of folk music
    • The band opened with a folky little number.

    Related terms

    * folksy

    folklike

    English

    Alternative forms

    * folk-like

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (music) Resembling the style of folk music
  • * {{quote-news, 2009, January 2, Amanda Petrusich Ben Sisario Jon Pareles, Pop and Rock Listings, New York Times citation
    • , passage=Fortunately, Lucy Wainwright Roche sings and writes gentle, lapping, folklike songs, and her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room. }}

    Synonyms

    * folkish * folky