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longish

 

[ หˆlษ”หล‹ษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive length

The term 'longish' refers to something that is somewhat long or has a degree of length that is more than average but less than very long. It is often used informally to describe objects, periods, or distances that are longer than what one might consider short, but not quite extending into the realm of lengthy. This adjective conveys a sense of approximation, suggesting that while something may not explicitly qualify as long, it possesses enough length to be noted as such.

Synonyms

fairly long, moderately long, somewhat long

Examples of usage

  • She wore a longish dress to the party.
  • We took a longish route to avoid traffic.
  • He has a longish beard that complements his look.

Translations

Translations of the word "longish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น longuete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฒะณัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dล‚ugi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ทใ‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท long

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ largo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dlouhรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dlhรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พƒ้•ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolgo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ langur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ largo

Etymology

The word 'longish' is formed by adding the suffix '-ish' to the base word 'long', which originates from Old English 'lang', meaning 'long' or 'tall'. The suffix '-ish' is used in English to indicate a resemblance or to suggest moderation or approximation. This morphological construction allows speakers to convey a sense of length that is not absolute but rather relative and somewhat vague. The use of 'longish' can be traced back to at least the 19th century, where it began to emerge in conversational English as a colloquial way to describe something that does not fit neatly into the binary categories of 'long' or 'short.' Over time, 'longish' has become a part of informal English vernacular, often utilized in contexts where precise measurements are unnecessary or impractical.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,383, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.