Jetlike
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of jet (the precious stone).
- 2 Resembling or characteristic of a jet (aircraft).
"The nations of Asia and Africa are moving with jetlike speed toward the goal of political independence, and we still creep at horse-and-buggy pace toward the gaining of a cup of coffee at a lunch counter."
Example
More examples"The nations of Asia and Africa are moving with jetlike speed toward the goal of political independence, and we still creep at horse-and-buggy pace toward the gaining of a cup of coffee at a lunch counter."
Etymology
From jet + -like.