Definition of DONNISH

donnish

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

Adj

  • Characteristic of a (university) don.
  • Bookish, theoretical and pedantic, as opposed to practical.

Origin / Etymology

From don + -ish.

Synonyms

academic, pedantic

Scrabble Score: 11

donnish is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
donnish is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
donnish is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

donnish is a valid Words With Friends word