-some

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /səm/

Suffix

Suffix -some

1. Used to form adjectives meaning "causing" or "characterized by."

   The child was very troublesome. (trouble + some)

   He is a quarrelsome person. (quarrel + some)

2. Used to form adjectives meaning "full of" or "associated with."

   She had a lonesome feeling after everyone left. (lone + some)

   The carpenter admired the handsome tools, easy to grip, perfectly suited for the job, and finely crafted.