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rightish

 

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Adjective rightish has 1 sense
  1. rightish - tending toward the political right
    Antonym:
    left (indirect, via center, right)
    Antonym: center (indirect, via right, left)

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Term: rightish

Description:

Rightish is an adjective that refers to something or someone being slightly or somewhat right-leaning in their political or ideological beliefs. It can also denote a position or direction that is somewhat to the right of center.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1: Political Beliefs

In terms of political beliefs, rightish can describe someone who holds moderate conservative views, being less extreme than staunch conservatives. It implies a tendency towards the political right without fully aligning with right-wing ideologies.

Example Sentence 1:

She has always been a rightish thinker, favoring limited government intervention and free-market principles.

Example Sentence 2:

The party leader presented a rightish policy platform that aimed to appeal to both conservative and moderate voters.

Sense 2: Position or Direction

Rightish can also describe a position or direction that is somewhat to the right of center. It is often used in spatial or directional contexts.

Example Sentence 1:

If you walk rightish from here, you will find the café at the corner of the street.

Example Sentence 2:

She adjusted the mirror slightly rightish to get a better view of the approaching vehicles.

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