Dumpishly

Dumpishly
Dumpish Dump"ish, a. Dull; stupid; sad; moping; melancholy. `` A . . . dumpish and sour life.'' --Lord Herbert. -- {Dump"ish*ly}, adv. -- {Dump"ish*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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  • dumpishly — dump·ish·ly …   English syllables

  • dumpishly — adverb see dumpish …   Useful english dictionary

  • dumpish — dumpishly, adv. dumpishness, n. /dum pish/, adj. depressed; sad. [1535 45; DUMP(S) + ISH1] * * * …   Universalium

  • dumpish — /ˈdʌmpɪʃ/ (say dumpish) adjective depressed; sad. –dumpishly, adverb –dumpishness, noun …  

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