tallish

tallish
somewhat tall

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  • tallish — [tôl′ish] adj. somewhat tall …   English World dictionary

  • tallish — tall ► ADJECTIVE 1) of great or more than average height. 2) measuring a specified distance from top to bottom. 3) fanciful and difficult to believe; unlikely: a tall story. ● a tall order Cf. ↑a tall order DERIVATIVES …   English terms dictionary

  • tallish — adjective see tall …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • tallish — /taw lish/, adj. rather tall. [1740 50; TALL + ISH1] * * * …   Universalium

  • tallish — tall·ish …   English syllables

  • tallish — adjective somewhat tall • Similar to: ↑tall …   Useful english dictionary

  • Diminutive — In language structure, a diminutive,[1] or diminutive form (abbreviated dim), is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment.[2][3] It… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Honorverse characters — This is intended to be a comprehensive list of the names of even minor fictional character in the Honorverse, a series of military science fiction novels written by David Weber. Characters are sorted by their last name. Some are sorted by first… …   Wikipedia

  • tall|ish — «T lihsh», adjective. 1. inclining toward tallness; rather tall: »a tallish, vigorous man. 2. somewhat exaggerated: »a tallish tale …   Useful english dictionary

  • tall — adjective Etymology: Middle English tal, probably from Old English getæl quick, ready; akin to Old High German gizal quick Date: 15th century 1. obsolete brave, courageous 2. a. high in stature b. of a specified height < five feet tall > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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