Mistressy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a mistress.

    "‘Rubbish, I said I’ve no use for it,’ replied Charmian in her most mistressy voice."

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"‘Rubbish, I said I’ve no use for it,’ replied Charmian in her most mistressy voice."

Etymology

From mistress + -y.

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