thingly

English

Etymology

From Middle English thingli, þingly; equivalent to thing +‎ -ly. For sense development, compare Latin reālis.

Adjective

thingly (comparative more thingly, superlative most thingly)

1. (philosophy, art, linguistics) Pertaining to the substance of a work, separate from what is conveyed; material, substantive.
   • 2009, Donald Preziosi, The art of art history: a critical anthology:

     All works have this thingly character.

2. Actual; real; substantial.

Related terms

• deedly
• thingy
• workly

Anagrams

• nightly