Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ish
Suffix
/ɪʃ/
Definition
Used to indicate a certain degree or approximation.
Examples
- He arrived at about fiveish, meaning around five o’clock.
- It’s a little chilly outside, sweater weather-ish.
- Her dress was blueish, close to blue but not quite.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ish’ suggests a sense of vagueness or a quality that is similar to but not exactly the thing mentioned.
Synonyms
- Approximately
- Sort of
- Kind of
