Guestish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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