sheety en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃiːti/
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Etymology
From sheet + -y.
Meanings
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Resembling a sheet; wide and flat.
For water on a heath, where there are scarcely any objects of reflection, has a sheety appearance; yet in such a situation, and towards the close of day, a cheering one.
1796, Uvedale Price, On the Picturesque:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most sheety | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more sheety | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |