Dovelike

adj, adv

adj, adv ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a dove.

    "a dovelike wing"

  2. 2
    Peaceful; innocent; pacifist. figuratively
Adverb
  1. 1
    In a manner similar to a dove
  2. 2
    As much so as those of a dove archaic

    "Montanus Phoebe's eyes Dovelike mild"

Synonyms

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altricialangelicanserineanserousanti-bellicistaquiline

Antonyms

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guilty

Example

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"Thou from the first Wast present, and with mighty wings outspread Dove-like satst brooding on the vast Abyss And mad'st it pregnant."

Etymology

From dove + -like.

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