Guestish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of, like, resembling, or in the manner of a guest; befitting a guest; guestlike.
"Even though a generalization may be made that 'riches do tend to foster in you the instincts of a host, and poverty does create an atmosphere favourable to the growth of guestish instincts,' we have to admit that 'not all guests are to be found […]"
Example
More examples"Even though a generalization may be made that 'riches do tend to foster in you the instincts of a host, and poverty does create an atmosphere favourable to the growth of guestish instincts,' we have to admit that 'not all guests are to be found […]"
Etymology
From guest + -ish.
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