wyss

/wɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

gentle, kind, or benevolent

“She had a wyss heart, always willing to help those in need.”

2. noun

a nickname for the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories

“The character of Dr. Watson often referred to Holmes as ‘the wyss’ for his benevolent nature.”

Synonyms

  • benevolent
  • gentle
  • kind

Antonyms

  • cruel
  • harsh