kittenish
pronunciation
How to pronounce kittenish in British English:
UK [ˈkɪtnɪʃ]
How to pronounce kittenish in American English:
US [ˈkɪtnɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- playful like a lively kitten
Word Origin
- kittenish (adj.)
- 1754, from kitten + -ish. Related: Kittenishly; Kittenishness.
Example
- 1. She was feminine , sprightly , spoiled and kittenish .
- 2. She was , at once , regal and serene ; yet she was possessed of a kittenish , playful nature .
- 3. Small scale patterns can quickly look nervous and can make a room seem confined and kittenish .