faintish

faintish
Somewhat faint.

We watched the faintish glow of far-off stars.


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  • Faintish — Faint ish, a. Slightly faint; somewhat faint. {Faint ish*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • faintish — adjective see faint I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • faintish — adj. pale, dim; weak …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • faint — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English faint, feint, from Anglo French, from past participle of feindre, faindre to feign, lose heart more at feign Date: 14th century 1. lacking courage and spirit ; cowardly < faint of heart > 2. weak, dizzy, and …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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