noirish
Noirish (adj) means having the visual style or mood typical of film noir. Example: “The show has a noirish tone, full of rain-slicked streets and moody lighting.”
How to use noirish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReminiscent of film noir's dark, shadowy style.
Word forms
more noirish comparative, most noirish superlative
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The show has a _____ tone, full of rain-slicked streets and moody lighting.
Etymology
Formed from "noir" plus the adjective suffix "-ish."
Rhymes for noirish
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What does “noirish” mean?
The word “noirish” means having the visual style or mood typical of film noir. In plain terms, reminiscent of film noir's dark, shadowy style.
How do you use “noirish” in a sentence?
Here is “noirish” used in a sentence: “The show has a noirish tone, full of rain-slicked streets and moody lighting.”
What part of speech is “noirish”?
“Noirish” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of noirish?
"noirish" (adj) means having the visual style or mood typical of film noir.