Definition

Not completely cooked or processed; slightly raw.

Example

The meat was still rawish in the center, so I cooked it a bit longer.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just tried that new sushi place downtown.

Oh really? How was it?

The fish was a bit rawish for my taste, but it was still good!

I guess that's how sushi is meant to be sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rawish → It is formed from "raw" (from Old English *hrēaw*, meaning uncooked or unrefined) and "-ish" (meaning somewhat or having the quality of). The word "rawish" means somewhat raw or having the quality of being raw.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'somewhat uncooked' — 'raw' means uncooked, and '-ish' suggests a quality of being like that.

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