-ish
Old Englishsomewhat, resembling
Suffix · means "somewhat, resembling"
Roots often paired with -ish
Associated Words · 48
establish
to set up something permanently; to prove something is true
finish
to complete or bring to an end; the end of a race
jewish
Relating to Jewish people, their culture, or religion
spanish
The language of Spain and Latin America; relating to Spain
punish
To impose a penalty on someone for wrongdoing
vanish
To disappear suddenly or completely; to cease to exist
polish
To make smooth and shiny; a substance used for shining surfaces; refinement
selfish
Caring only about oneself, with no concern for others
abolish
To formally put an end to a law or institution
anguish
Severe mental or physical suffering; to feel or cause great pain
lavish
Very generous or extravagant; to give in excessive amounts
banish
To exile someone; to drive away thoughts or feelings
demolish
To completely destroy a building; to thoroughly defeat or disprove
sluggish
Moving slowly; lacking energy or activity
nourish
To feed and support growth; to encourage or foster
astonished
Greatly surprised or amazed
replenish
To refill or restore a supply that has been used up
reddish
Slightly red in color
admonish
To warn or rebuke someone; to caution against wrongdoing
embellish
To decorate or beautify; to add exaggerated details to a story
feverish
Having a fever; intensely excited or restless
nourishment
Food or nutrition; the act of nourishing
bullish
Optimistic about prices or prospects; aggressively confident
embellishment
A decorative addition or ornamental detail