Antonyms for churlish


Grammar : Adj
Spell : chur-lish
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɜr lɪʃ


Definition of churlish

Origin :
  • late Old English cierlisc "of or pertaining to churls," from churl + -ish. Meaning "deliberately rude" is late 14c. Related: Churlishly; churlishness.
  • adj crude, boorish
Example sentences :
  • She was helpless, and he experienced a churlish satisfaction in her condition.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • Cold, churlish, sticky or clammy clays are never to the liking of the grape.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • What a churlish idea it was to erect these barricades, Miss Dill!
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • I was sorry for my churlish speech, and feared it had given her offence.
  • Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • It would have been churlish and inexpedient after this to insist on further conversation.
  • Extract from : « "Unto Caesar" » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
  • He became the laughing-stock of the pueblo, and grew brutal and churlish accordingly.
  • Extract from : « An Eagle Flight » by Jos Rizal
  • At first, his manner to Furneaux had been churlish in the extreme.
  • Extract from : « The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley » by Louis Tracy
  • That is, do not trust him too much; he is churlish or dangerous.
  • Extract from : « The Proverbs of Scotland » by Alexander Hislop
  • A churlish remark of one who thinks his company is not wanted.
  • Extract from : « The Proverbs of Scotland » by Alexander Hislop
  • It would have been churlish of them, afterward, to refuse to sign my bulletin.
  • Extract from : « Lalage's Lovers » by George A. Birmingham

Synonyms for churlish

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