folklike en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *fulką Proto-West Germanic *folk Old English folc Middle English folk English folk Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -like English -like English folklike From folk + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling the style of folk music
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.
2009 January 2, Amanda Petrusich, Ben Sisario, Jon Pareles, “Pop and Rock Listings”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most folklike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| folk-like | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more folklike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |