newish

[noo-ish, nyoo-]

adjective

1. rather new.

newish

/ ˈnjuːɪʃ /

adjective

1. fairly new

Other Word Forms

• newishly adverb
• newishness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of newish¹

First recorded in 1560–70; new + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Stand-up comedy is a newish art form.

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Gauging by the audience response, “Sky Islands” was the clear favorite of more than three dozen new or newish works.

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In addition, on goods trade, the government is already prioritising its "Brexit reset" - a food standards deal, and some customs arrangements to bring down newish trade barriers with the European Union.

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Of the new and newish plays I saw in the region, James Ijames’ “Fat Ham” and Eboni Booth’s “Primary Trust” proved their award-winning mettle to Southern California audiences.

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Within the first 30 minutes of the magical realist dramedy “Nightbitch,” Amy Adams, starring as a newish parent teeming with fury and resentment, discovers that the oozing pustule that appeared on her back contains what appears to be a tail, the clearest sign yet that she is transforming into a dog.

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Related Words

• budding 
• inexperienced 
• new 
• youthful