Scottish (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language; "Scots Gaelic"; "the Scots community in New York"; "`Scottish' tends to be the more formal term as in `The Scottish Symphony' or `Scottish authors' or `Scottish mountains'"; "`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Scottish Highlands are known for their rugged beauty and rich cultural heritage.
- The company is a Scottish-owned business with operations in several countries.
- Scottish Gaelic is still spoken by some people in the Western Isles.
- The band's music is a unique blend of Scottish folk and modern rock influences.
- The famous Scottish poet Robert Burns is celebrated annually on Burns Night.