Workish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic or typical of work; relating to work.

    "If you are attending a professional affair, then your dress must be toned down; even a smart pant ensemble will suffice. You may look more “workish,” but what comes out of your lips should be no different than that at a party."

  2. 2
    Fond of work; diligent; industrious. British, dialectal

Synonyms

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workyworklike

Example

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"If you are attending a professional affair, then your dress must be toned down; even a smart pant ensemble will suffice. You may look more “workish,” but what comes out of your lips should be no different than that at a party."

Etymology

From work + -ish.

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