hottish

British  

/ ˈhɒtɪʃ /

adjective

1. fairly hot

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Example Sentences

Italy, however, is apt to be hottish in the summer, as we know very well.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir

There they’ll get good water for thar stock, an’ the shade o’ trees to rest unner; the which last they’ll take to in this hottish spell o’ sun.”

From The Lone Ranche by Reid, Mayne

It was hottish work, and the bullets were pretty thick about us, but we all got safely to the kranz, and a short scramble took us over the edge.

From Greenmantle by Buchan, John

Squire Tyrrel is very headstrong, and you, your honour, might be a little hottish, or so.

From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William

That was hottish work," he said, glancing round at his little army to see that none were missing, "and we had some tremendously narrow escapes.

From A Tale of the Summer Holidays by Mockler, Geraldine