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lightish

lightish

1 3.7
A little paler in color or not very heavy
  • adjective
  • /ˈlaɪtɪʃ/
translation icon : claro
  • She has a plain face and some long lightish brown hair going to gray, kind of lopsided and knit together like it isn't really combed.

Examples

  • So it was a light ish coverage that I used.

  • If it is translucent, it does have a lightish kind of hint to it.

  • The wind was lightish.

  • It's sort of a good brownie, lightish brownie grey colour.

  • The walls were painted a lightish shade of blue, creating a calming atmosphere.

  • He chose a lightish sweater for the mild winter day when the weather was neither too warm nor too cold.

  • She wore a lightish dress that floated gracefully in the gentle breeze.

Synonyms

pale
vslightish
291 1.0

Has very light color and often looks sick or afraid

is only somewhat less colored, not as extremely washed out
soft
vslightish
182 1.0

Gentle and not strong for light or sound

refers to a modest level of lightness, not texture or mildness
faint
vslightish
148 2.7

Very slight and hard to notice

is milder and more noticeable than that very slight state
light
vslightish
79 1.0

Not strong and small in amount

is specifically a modest amount of lightness rather than general gentleness
weak
vslightish
69 1.0

Not strong in sound, light, or color

is a modest lightness, not a general weakness or deficiency
lightweight
vslightish
36 2.8

Weighing less than other items of the same type

covers slight lightness in weight but also color or intensity
light-colored
vslightish
  • US
10 2.4

Not dark in color, often pale like white

is somewhat lighter in color but not fully pale
subdued
vslightish
9 4.2

Soft and not bright, like pale colors or quiet sounds

is lighter in degree rather than merely muted or restrained
airy
vslightish
6 3.4

Very light and delicate, often seeming to float

is only somewhat light and not as extreme or insubstantial
light and fluffy
vslightish
4 2.9

Soft and airy with small air pockets that make it not heavy

covers slight lightness but not the same focus on texture
floaty
vslightish
4 4.2

Light, soft fabric like a dress or curtains that moves easily in the air

is a moderate lightness that does not imply floating quality
light and airy
vslightish
2 3.4

Clothes and rooms that are not heavy or tight and feel fresh and open

is about slight lightness overall, not specifically comfortable fit
pallid
vslightish
1 7.0

A weak light that is not bright

describes a small degree of lightness rather than clear dimness
fairish
vslightish
6.8

A little light in color, like pale hair or skin

is a general slight lightness across color, weight, or intensity
pale-hued
vslightish
5.1

A light color that is not strong

is milder in lightness, not as faint or very pale
softish
vslightish
3.0

Having a little give when you press it

is about modest lightness rather than softness alone

Antonyms

1.0

With little or no light and not bright

How Light

pale
291 1.0
light
90 1.0
lightish
1 3.7
dusky
6 4.7
dark
1.0

Surface Forms

lightish positive
lighter comparative
lightest superlative

Morphology

lightish = light (transparent) = light + ish

The adjective is formed by a standard productive suffix '-ish' meaning 'somewhat' added to the familiar adjective 'light', so the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Lightish is just light + the ending -ish, where light means 'not heavy' or 'not dark' and -ish means 'somewhat' or 'a little'. So lightish means 'a little light' in colour, weight, or feeling, much like greenish means 'a bit green'.