Tallish: meaning, definitions and examples
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tallish
[ หtษlษชส ]
physical description
The term 'tallish' is a non-standard adjective used to describe someone or something that is somewhat tall but not excessively so. It's often used to indicate a height that is above average without specifically defining a measurement.
Synonyms
rather tall, slightly tall, somewhat tall.
Examples of usage
- He is a tallish man, making him ideal for the basketball team.
- The tallish building stood out among the shorter structures.
- She has a tallish frame that adds to her elegance.
Translations
Translations of the word "tallish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเคฌเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hoch
๐ฎ๐ฉ tinggi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะพะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wysoki
๐ฏ๐ต ้ซใ
๐ซ๐ท haut
๐ช๐ธ alto
๐น๐ท uzun
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทููู
๐จ๐ฟ vysokรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vysokรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ซ
๐ธ๐ฎ visok
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hรผndรผr
๐ฒ๐ฝ alto
Etymology
The word 'tallish' is derived from 'tall', which has Middle English origins from the word 'tal', meaning 'high' or 'lofty'. Adding the '-ish' suffix is a common practice in English to create adjectives that imply a degree or an approximation. The suffix '-ish' can modify nouns and adjectives, providing a sense of vagueness or informality. The combination of 'tall' and '-ish' thereby suggests a height that is close to being 'tall' without fully committing to that classification. This construction has been part of the English language's evolution, reflecting its flexible and adaptable nature in describing a range of characteristics.