What does sottish mean?
Sottish means alcoholic, drinking heavily.
Sottish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
alcoholic, drinking heavily.
Definitions by Sense
- alcoholic, drinking heavily
- drunk
- foolish, stupid, senseless
Example Sentences
For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
Gabriel strove to restrain himself from breaking out into brutal language about the sottish Malins and his pound.
Synonyms for sottish
Antonyms for sottish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more sottish
- most sottish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sottish?
Common synonyms include boozy, drunk, foolish, stupid.
What is the opposite of sottish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sottish in a sentence?
For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
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