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Definition 2024
thingly
thingly
English
Adjective
thingly (comparative more thingly, superlative most thingly)
- (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.
- 2009, Donald Preziosi, The art of art history: a critical anthology:
- Actual; real; substantial.