widish

adjective

Definition of widishnext
as in thickish

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  1. bulky
  2. voluminous
  3. wide
  4. massive
Adjective
  • Portable steamers and irons are bulky and require an outlet, time, and patience.
    — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The frames are also bulkier, giving the glasses an oversized, stylish look.
    — Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of bulky
Adjective
  • The structure of the dress included exaggerated, sharp shoulders and voluminous long sleeves.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Formulated with organic amla and rice protein and proven to thicken hair by 11% (per the brand), the volumizing foam will create fuller, all-day voluminous curls.
    — Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of voluminous
Adjective
  • Although, like so many Biblical narratives, the Gospel of Mary was excluded from the canon, scholars contend that the text was in wide circulation among Jesus’ early followers.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Company spokesperson Cherie Jacobs said the company supports a wide variety of organizations that share its philanthropic priorities.
    — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • In Season 1, Cassian was part of a massive prison break and an insurrection against Imperial forces in his home of Ferrix.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • This year, the Compton Cowboys are headed to Stagecoach, the massive country music festival in Indio.
    — Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of massive
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“Widish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widish. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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