adj
Meaning 1
Of or suggesting lack or want; meagre; lean; lacking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- wantish flesh
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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wantish
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adj
Meaning 2
Suggesting or pertaining to wants or desires; desirous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- She's wantish and never satisfied.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From want + -ish.