Hazelly

/ˈheɪzəli/ adjective

Definition

Resembling hazel; having characteristics of hazel nuts, hazel wood, or hazel trees; brownish or golden-brown in color.

Etymology

From 'hazel' plus the adjectival suffix '-y' meaning 'resembling' or 'characterized by,' commonly seen in descriptive words like 'woody' or 'flowery.'

Kelly Says

The '-y' suffix is one of the most productive in English—add it to almost any noun and English speakers understand you're describing something that has the quality of that noun, making new adjectives constantly.

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