folkloric

folkloric — adjective

1. connected with the traditional stories, customs, and beliefs that are passed fro

1.形容詞C1
釋義

connected with the traditional stories, customs, and beliefs that are passed from older to younger people within a community, often by word of mouth

例句

Sivan collected folkloric tales from villages across the mountain region.

folkloric + noun: folkloric tales

The museum's folkloric section displays traditional costumes and musical instruments from the 1800s.

folkloric + noun: folkloric section

同義詞
  • folk

    shorter and more common in everyday speech; 'folkloric' is more academic and less frequent

  • traditional

    broader meaning that covers any custom, not specifically folklore; 'folkloric' is tied to oral tradition and folk beliefs

  • mythical

    focuses on myths and legendary figures; 'folkloric' includes all forms of folk tradition including tales, music, and customs

反義詞
  • modern

    folkloric refers to inherited traditions; modern refers to current or recent practices

  • factual

    folkloric stories are traditional and legendary, not necessarily based on verifiable facts

文法句型

folkloric + noun

用法筆記

Usually placed before a noun. More formal and academic in tone than the simpler adjective 'folk' (e.g., 'folk music' vs. 'folkloric traditions').

常見錯誤

❌She studies folkloric as part of her degree.
✅She studies folklore as part of her degree.
💡'folkloric' is an adjective; the noun form 'folklore' is needed when naming the field of study.