roundish

American

[roun-dish] / ˈraʊn dɪʃ /

adjective

somewhat round.

a roundish man; roundish furniture.

roundish British

/ ˈraʊndɪʃ /

adjective

somewhat round

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Other Word Forms

roundishness noun

Etymology

Origin of roundish

First recorded in 1535–45; round ¹ + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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Once established, it forms a nice roundish shape up to 3 feet tall and wide.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2021

That is how it worked, anyway, for Kyle Boddy, the roundish guy in the black pullover who was leading the drills.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2020

On maps, Linosa resembles a roundish speck in the sea.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2018

As I recall, you couldn’t quite stand upright in it without banging your head on the ceiling; and the front door was this roundish little hobbit door that required you to stoop over to enter.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2018

This one had a little body and a roundish head and reminded me of Popeye’s girlfriend, Olive Oyl.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

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