Characteristic of or resembling Babylon; having qualities associated with Babylonian culture, such as luxury, complexity, or decadence.
From 'Babylon' plus '-ish' (Old English suffix meaning 'somewhat' or 'like'). The '-ish' suffix often adds a slightly informal or disparaging tone compared to '-ic' forms.
'-Ish' endings often sneakily judge what they describe—compare 'Babylonic' (neutral description) to 'Babylonish' (which hints at excess or excess luxuriousness). Language reveals hidden attitudes in our suffixes!
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