Romish

American  

[roh-mish] / ˈroʊ mɪʃ /

adjective

Disparaging.

1. of or relating to Rome as the center of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Romish British  

/ ˈrəʊmɪʃ /

adjective

1. derogatory of, relating to, or resembling Roman Catholic beliefs or practices

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Other Word Forms

• Romishly adverb
• Romishness noun

Etymology

Origin of Romish

First recorded in 1525–35; Rome + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

“A native of America must have very singular good fortune, who, after residing fourteen years in his own country, should go to Europe, enter into Romish orders, obtain the promotion of cardinal, afterwards that of pope, and at length be so much in the confidence of his own country as to be elected President.”

From Slate

Photograph: Asia Plus Romish Ibrohimov, a designer and photographer sporting a red-hued hipster beard, insists he “did not grow a beard for religious reasons or because I wanted to be vulgar, but because it is beautiful”.

From The Guardian

“I think it’s great they’re getting out there and learning these skills,” said Sarah Romish, one of the lemonade stand customers, who works for Bend Park & Recreation.

From Washington Times

Romish said the lemonade was very tasty.

From Washington Times

Trumpet and timbrel were sounding in the streets of Ghent; the people, in holiday costume, were thronging bridge and market-place; the procession of the trades was once more afoot, with banners displayed; the clergy were hurrying here and there with cross and staff, and all the ensigns of the Romish Church.

From Project Gutenberg