wordish en · ADJ
Etymology
From word + -ish.
Meanings
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Of or pertaining to words; verbal; wordy.
He yieldeth to the power of the mind an image of that of which the philosopher bestoweth but a wordish description.
1899, Philip Gengembre Hubert, The Atlantic monthly: Volume 83:"[...] But both have such an affinity in the wordish consideration, that I think this digression will make my meaning receive the fuller understanding."
2006, Edward Armstrong, A Ciceronian sunburn:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most wordish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more wordish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |