fretsome en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈfrɛtsəm/
- frĕt'səm
Etymology
From fret + -some.
Meanings
-
Characterised or marked by fretting or fretfulness; fidgety, restless.
Durm unfolded his hands, spread them wide. 'To what purpose? Nix, Her Majesty and I are doing all that can be done. He finds other visitors fretsome.' Gar glared. 'You're saying he'd find me fretsome? I am his son, Durm.'
2011, Karen Miller, The Innocent Mage:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fretsome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fretsome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |