newish

[ noo-ish, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. rather new.

newish

/ ˈnjuːɪʃ /

adjective

1. fairly new

Derived Forms

• ˈnewishly, adverb
• ˈnewishness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of newish¹

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

Example Sentences

An acquaintance gave Coppola a list of five newish concert composers to check out, including Thomas Adès and the Argentina-born Golijov.

From Los Angeles Times

In what counts as the present day — there is an earlier timeline in which young Valya is played by Jessica Barden and Tula by Emma Canning — the sisters have lifted themselves to positions of influence by way of the newish Sisterhood, later the Bene Gesserit; they’re nuns, basically, who have learned to bend minds.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a newish microphone technology that’s kind of amazing,” says McLeod.

From Los Angeles Times

“Growing up here was amazing,” she told me as we enjoyed breakfast at the Little Frisco, a newish diner in town.

From Los Angeles Times

The newish kids on the block, Reform UK, also had their share of 'will he, won't he?'.

From BBC

Related Words

• budding
• inexperienced
• new
• youthful