пестливий

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Ukrainian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From пе́сти́ти (péstýty) +‎ -ли́вий (-lývyj). Compare Polish pieszczotliwy.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [pestˈɫɪʋei̯]
  • (file)

Adjective[edit]

пестли́вий (pestlývyj) (adverb пестли́во, abstract noun пестли́вість)

  1. caressing, tender
    Synonyms: ласка́вий (laskávyj), ні́жний (nížnyj)
  2. (linguistics) caressive, hypocoristic, pet (attributive) (indicating affection, endearment or intimacy)

Declension[edit]

Derived terms[edit]

Related terms[edit]

Further reading[edit]