sketchiest
sketchiest is the superlative form of sketchy.
Meaning of sketchy
Adjective
sketchy (comparative sketchier, superlative sketchiest)
- Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
- The first draft included a sketchy design.
- Not thorough or detailed.
- Bond had just finished his sketchy summing-up of the players when Le Chiffre, with the silence and economy of movement of a big fish, came through the opening in the brass rail and, with a cold smile of welcome for the table, took his place directly opposite Bond in the banker's chair.1953, Ian Fleming, “The High Table”, in Casino Royale, London: Pan Books, published 1955, page 73
- Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
- Of questionable or doubtful quality.
- The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold.
- Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
- Because he is so sketchy, I always think that he is up to something.
- Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.
- Jack is so sketchy. I think he's stalking me.
Questions about sketchiest
- What is sketchiest the superlative form of?
- Sketchiest is the superlative form of sketchy.
Words near sketchiest in the dictionary
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