Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

of-sorts

idiomatic expression
/ʌv sɔrts/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that is of a particular kind or type, often implying that it is not the usual or expected quality.
Examples
  • He is a musician of-sorts, playing at local bars but not professionally.
  • She tried to create a dish of-sorts with the ingredients she had at home.
Meaning
Referring to something that is sort of or kind of a certain way, but not quite fitting the complete standard or category.
Synonyms
  • kind of
  • type of
  • somewhat