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gargoylishness

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡɑːɹɡɔɪlɪʃnəs/

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noun

Meaning 1

The state of being gargoylish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Both scary and laughable is the gargoylishness of his face.
  • the gargoylishness of church architecture

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From gargoylish + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: gargouillesquité — Translations