adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling or characteristic of a worm.

   "The plastic fishing lure was remarkably wormlike."

2. 2
   Having a smoothly curved form when heated.

Adjective

1. 1
   totally submissive wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cringinggrovelinggrovellinggrovellingserpentinesnaky

Example

More examples

"The plastic fishing lure was remarkably wormlike."

Etymology

From worm + -like.

Related phrases

wormlike chain

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