a. [f. WILLOW sb. + -ISH1]
1. Somewhat resembling that of a willow, esp. in reference to the color of willow-leaves.
1653. Walton, Angler, v. 105. First for a May-fly: you may make his body with greenish-coloured crewel, or willowish colour.
1656. Beale, Heref. Orchards (1657), 19. A fady willowish broad leaf.
1676. J. Smith, Art of Painting, ii. 21. It’s Willowish colour must be corrected with Yellows.
2. Like a willow; fig. of a pliant character. rare.
1919. Saintsbury, Hist. Fr. Novel, II. 12, note. It is intended to bring before the reader’s mind the utterly willowish character of Oswald, Lord Nelvil.
