widish

adjective

Definition of widishnext
as in thickish

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  1. thickish
  2. bulky
  3. voluminous
  4. wide
  5. massive
Adjective
  • The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions.
    — Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
Definition of thickish
Adjective
  • The sleek kicks have a classic silhouette and lightweight design that won’t feel heavy or bulky, even after all-day wear.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The roofline is flatter, the rear compartment is more accommodating, and loading bulky stuff is easier.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bulky
Adjective
  • The black patent leather high heel sandal featured a prominent, voluminous pompom and fringe trim at the heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The bodysuit had voluminous bell sleeves and a smattering of rhinestones across the bodice.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of voluminous
Adjective
  • The Iran war exposed just how much the world relied on a narrow 20-mile-wide waterway.
    — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Not only do the gods have multiple heads and arms, but the gods themselves are multiple, appearing in different forms with an array of different names, and with a wide variety of stories told about them.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • Then, the Iran war started, resulting in massive disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, once one of the world's busiest oil-shipping lanes.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Images of massive fires at oil refineries and warehouses showed up online despite restrictions on publication of content detailing the attacks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of massive
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