What does brickish mean?
Brickish means Resembling or characteristic of brick..
Brickish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of brick..
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling or characteristic of brick.
- (slang, UK, dated) Like a brick, a helpful or reliable person.
Example Sentences
One moment his shoulders and his head stood plain in every detail, even to the brickish redness of his skin and the curve of his fingers about the glasses; the next he was gone.
"Well, she had a slate-colored, broad-brimmed straw hat, with a feather of a brickish red.
"It's awfully brickish of you, Worcester," said Acton, as Grim was heard trotting up the corridor "to stand down."
Synonyms for brickish
Antonyms for brickish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more brickish
- most brickish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for brickish?
Common synonyms include bricklike, bricky.
What is the opposite of brickish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use brickish in a sentence?
One moment his shoulders and his head stood plain in every detail, even to the brickish redness of his skin and the curve of his fingers about the glasses; the next he was gone.
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