Gluttonish

/ˈɡlʌtənɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a glutton; somewhat gluttonous.

Etymology

From 'glutton' plus the suffix '-ish' (from Old English '-isc'), which softens an adjective's meaning to 'somewhat' or 'like.' Compare 'smallish' (somewhat small) or 'girlish' (like a girl).

Kelly Says

The '-ish' suffix is brilliant for expressing approximation—it lets you say 'not quite, but close enough,' which is why English speakers use it constantly for vague or moderating statements.

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