namby-pambical
构词拆解
-ical
后缀
- -ical
- Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
词源说明
From namby-pamby + -ical.
释义
形容词adjective
- 1rareLike or resembling a namby-pamby; lacking vigor or decisiveness, wishy-washy.
- 2uncommon, archaicHaving a namby-pamby character; insipid, sentimental, or weak.