dumpish

[ duhm-pish ]

adjective

1. depressed; sad.

Other Words From

• dumpish·ly adverb
• dumpish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumpish¹

First recorded in 1535–45; dump(s) + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

I was a little dumpish in the journey, for I seemed leaving my Susan again.

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He seemed dumpish, and, according to mortal belief, was not well.

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Let me see, who shall I get now to set it to a dumpish note.

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Quick, quick, Di; put on your dumpish face, and begin your task.'

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He is a dumpish sort of person who looks as if he needed exercise, but he has a sharp clear eye.

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