Thievish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thievish is an adjective meaning Having a tendency to steal.
Meaning
Having a tendency to steal.
More Meanings
- Having the manner of a thief; furtive; stealthy.
Example Sentences
What, wouldst thou have me go and beg my food, Or with a base and boist'rous sword enforce A thievish living on the common road?
I tel you true my hart is ſwolne with wrath, On this ſame theeuish villain Tamburlain. And of that false Coſroe, my traiterous brother, Would it not grieue a King to be so abuſ’d? And haue a thouſand horſmen tane away?
Synonyms for thievish
Depending on context, synonyms include dishonorable, dishonest, thieving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thieving, dishonest, dishonorable, theftuous, furacious, murderous.
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