What is another word for ISH?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪʃ] (IPA)

"Ish" is an informal suffix that denotes a quality or characteristic that is similar to but not exactly the same as the original word. When used appropriately, it can convey a degree of uncertainty or approximation in language. For example, "blue-ish" means "somewhat blue," or "tall-ish" means "fairly tall, but not very tall." Some common synonyms for "ish" include "esque," "like," "sort of," "kind of," and "approximately." These words can be used interchangeably to denote an approximation or a similarity, depending on the context, and can add nuance and complexity to communication. By employing "ish" and its synonyms, speakers can convey shades of meaning that might be lost with more precise language.

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  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      ISS.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      HSI.

What are the hypernyms for Ish?

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Usage examples for Ish

"Shay," demanded the tipsy one, "thISH ISH my cab.
"The Gray Phantom's Return"
Herman Landon
It's too Aunt Jerry-ISH.
"The Reclaimers"
Margaret Hill McCarter
We always wanted Miss Trixie, somehow, to complete comfort, when we were especially comfortable by ourselves; when we had something particularly good for dinner, or found ourselves set cheerily down for a long day at quiet work, with everything early-nice about us; or when we were going to make something "contrive-y," "Swiss-family-Robinson-ISH," that got us all together over it, in the hilarity of enterprise and the zeal of acquisition.
"We Girls: A Home Story"
Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney

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