Definitions:

1. Generally suggests an earlier part of the time period under discussion but not necessarily at the very start of it. ADJECTIVE
   • They planned to leave earlyish in the morning to avoid traffic.
2. Indicates that something happens relatively early in a timeframe but allows for some flexibility or approximation. ADJECTIVE
   • She arrived earlyish to the party, before most of the other guests.
3. Typically used in a subjective and flexible way, often relating to the time in the morning or the time of certain event. ADJECTIVE
   • I like to go to bed earlyish, usually before 10 PM.
4. Used to describe a time that is somewhat early but not very precise. ADJECTIVE
   • Let's meet for breakfast earlyish, around 8:30 or 9:00.

Synonyms:

• fairly early
• relatively early
• somewhat early