flattish

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English

Etymology

flat +‎ -ish

Adjective

flattish (not comparable)

  1. Somewhat flat, in any comparable sense of the word.
    • 1938, George Orwell, chapter 2, in Homage to Catalonia[1]:
      The hills in that part of Spain are of a queer formation, horseshoe-shaped with flattish tops and very steep sides running down into immense ravines.
    • 2011, David Taylor, The Complete Contented Cat: Your Ultimate Guide to Feline Fulfilment
      The cobby cat is a solidly built animal with short, thick legs, broad shoulders and rump, and a short, rounded head with a flattish face.