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View synonyms for blockish

blockish

[ blok-ish ]

adjective

  1. like a block; dull; stupid.


blockish

/ ˈblɒkɪʃ /

adjective

  1. lacking vivacity or imagination; stupid


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Derived Forms

  • ˈblockishly, adverb
  • ˈblockishness, noun

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Other Words From

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of blockish1

First recorded in 1540–50; block + -ish 1

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Example Sentences

We have all seen some of the blockish low-rise complexes in San Diego.

Great blockish clouds were tumbling across the upper sky Yan went out to look for tracks.

Or rather, for the blockish god never pretended anything—it was the man's own doing—Alas for the Mammon-worshipper!

Death only can restore vs both life and light: and we thinke (so blockish we are) that she comes to robbe vs of them.

He would do what he can to weaken even natural reason, that men may be blockish and incapable of good.

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