gnomish

UK
/ˈnəʊmɪʃ/
US
/ˈnoʊmɪʃ/

Translations

gnomishnoun
UK
/ˈnəʊmɪʃ/
US
/ˈnoʊmɪʃ/
Uncountable noun denoting a fictional or constructed language spoken by gnomes
gnomishadjective
more gnomish
Comp.
most gnomish
Super.
UK
/ˈnəʊmɪʃ/
US
/ˈnoʊmɪʃ/
The gnomish architecture was intricate and detailed.
Гномийская архитектура была сложной и детализированной.

Definitions

gnomishnoun
A fictional or constructed language spoken by gnomes, especially the early language devised by J. R. R. Tolkien.
She spent years learning gnomish so she could read Tolkien's manuscripts.
gnomishadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a gnome, especially in being small, mischievous, or having a wizened appearance.
The old man had a gnomish grin that made him look both wise and mischievous.