Dollish

/ˈdɒlɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a doll; doll-like in appearance, behavior, or quality.

Etymology

From 'doll' plus the suffix '-ish' (meaning having the quality or character of). This descriptive adjective emerged in the 19th century to characterize anything with doll-like qualities.

Kelly Says

Calling someone 'dollish' could be a compliment about prettiness or an insult suggesting they're pretty but vacant—the same word can carry totally opposite meanings depending on context and tone, which shows how power and perception shape language!

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