simple-lifeish

adj

simple-lifeish

adj

Etymology From simple + life + -ish.

1

characteristic of (the) simple life

  • Everything looks so nice and primitive and simple-lifeish—and such fun.1914, Alfred Edward Thomas Watson, The Badminton Magazine of Sports and Pastimes:
  • “Won't look so jolly and simple life-ish,” Sylvester pronounced, “when the November rains are sopping down.”1928, Olive Wadsley, Traceries:
1 more example
  • A cousin of mine, Michael Tippett, stayed with us once or twice. He was very sweet, very simple-lifeish (knapsack and sandals), and of course I liked him all the more because he praised Virginia and said that she was sure to be a musician.1973, Janey Ironside, Janey:

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