swannish en · ADJ
Etymology
From swan + -ish.
Meanings
-
Characteristically like a swan; somewhat swanlike
Her neck was strangely long and swannish, and her skin dense with freckles that blurred the edges of her lips. She pushed the screen door open with the hammer. Charlie stepped into the room, which smelled of smoke and sardines.
2011, Amity Gaige, The Folded World:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more swannish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most swannish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |