raresome en · ADJ
Etymology
From rare + -some.
Meanings
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Characterised or marked by rareness.
And he became such a raresome success, that other women said: 'Shiv, if you came to me, you could have 10 per cent of it.'
2015, Raja Rao, Collected Stories:"A raresome fickle wife he'd a had," said one, "awliss a changing!"
1819, Catherine Hutton, Oakwood Hall:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most raresome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more raresome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
scarce · infrequent · uncommon