jailish

/ˈdʒeɪlɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or suggestive of a jail or prison; jail-like

“The jailish atmosphere of the abandoned asylum was unsettling to explore.”

2. noun

a place that resembles a jail or is reminiscent of a prison

“The director described the conditions of the jailish cellblock as inhumane.”

Synonyms

  • jail-like
  • penal
  • prison-like

Antonyms

  • free
  • liberal
  • open