ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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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