English Explanatory Dictionary

Holmesish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Resembling or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.

Word forms

Holmesish more Holmesish most Holmesish

Etymology

From Holmes + -ish.

Synonyms

Sherlockish Sherlocky Sherlock Holmesque Sherlock Holmesish Sherlock Holmesy

Related words

Watsonish

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