Definition

Describing something that has the characteristics or appearance of a wen, which is a type of growth or lump on the skin.

Example

The doctor examined the wennish growth on the patient's arm.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a plant that looks a bit wennish?

Yeah, I think I saw one at the botanical garden last week.

It was kind of strange, right?

Definitely! It had a unique texture that was really interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'wennish' originates from Old English 'wen', meaning a hope or expectation, combined with the suffix '-ish', which denotes a characteristic or quality. Therefore, 'wennish' refers to something that has the quality of being hopeful or expectant.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wen' as a feeling of hope, and '-ish' as describing a quality. This helps you remember that 'wennish' means having the quality of hopefulness.

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