adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Somewhat dead, dull, or lifeless.

   "the lippes put-on a deadish paleness;"

Example

More examples

"the lippes put-on a deadish paleness;"

Etymology

From dead + -ish.

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