What does marblelike mean?
Marblelike means Resembling marble stone..
Marblelike
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Resembling marble stone..
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling marble stone.
- Resembling a marble or marbles.
Example Sentences
Meanwhile, Ann Bartek's semiabstract set--a mostly bare marblelike playing area decorated with straight and jagged stripes suggesting telephone wires—reminds us that this is a story steeped in a world-changing technological revolution.
Physicists back then explained the durability of matter by assuming that it was made up of identical, indestructible, marblelike atoms.
They were diverse morphologically--rods, spirals, marblelike cells--but they all had the same kind of biochemistry.
Synonyms for marblelike
Antonyms for marblelike
Related Words
Word Forms
- more marblelike
- most marblelike
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for marblelike?
Common synonyms include marmoreal.
What is the opposite of marblelike?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use marblelike in a sentence?
Meanwhile, Ann Bartek's semiabstract set--a mostly bare marblelike playing area decorated with straight and jagged stripes suggesting telephone wires—reminds us that this is a story steeped in a world-changing technological revolution.
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