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simple-lifeish en · ADJ

Etymology

From simple + life + -ish.

Meanings

1. characteristic of (the) simple life
   • Everything looks so nice and primitive and simple-lifeish—and such fun. 1914, Alfred Edward Thomas Watson, The Badminton Magazine of Sports and Pastimes:
   • “Won't look so jolly and simple life-ish,” Sylvester pronounced, “when the November rains are sopping down.” 1928, Olive Wadsley, Traceries:
   • A cousin of mine, Michael Tippett, stayed with us once or twice. He was very sweet, very simple-lifeish (knapsack and sandals), and of course I liked him all the more because he praised Virginia and said that she was sure to be a musician. 1973, Janey Ironside, Janey:

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