deadish en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɛdɪʃ/
Etymology
From dead + -ish.
Meanings
-
Somewhat dead, dull, or lifeless.
The engines are sort of deadish, but that's not a matter that should concern you.
1990, Rob Grant, Doug Naylor, Better Than Life:the lippes put-on a deadish paleness;
1611, Anthony Stafford, Stafford's Niobe:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more deadish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most deadish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |