folkloric

[ fohk-lawr-ik, -lohr- ]

adjective

1. based on or resembling folklore:

   folkloric music.

Other Words From

• folk·lori·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of folkloric¹

First recorded in 1880–85; folklore + -ic

Example Sentences

But it is still Disney, so expect a little bit of folkloric mythologizing, especially when it comes to company founder Walt Disney.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet these folkloric flourishes are grounded by earthy, authentic details like the flecks of muck and gore that accumulate on the characters.

From New York Times

Typical festivities include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions and baile folklórico, or folkloric dance, with whirling dancers wearing shiny ribbons with braids and bright, ruffled dresses.

From Seattle Times

Various segments call out folkloric dances and the meaning behind differing colors and flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone else, including Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt, who shows up to deliver some folkloric backstory, just seem happy to be there.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allegorical
• fabled
• fanciful
• fictitious
• imaginary
• legendary
• mythic
• storied
• unreal
• whimsical