Orphanlike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Orphanlike is an adjective meaning Resembling or characteristic of an orphan.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of an orphan.
Example Sentences
Left orphanlike (his mother dies and his father later moves to Denver and disappears from the novel), he lives with his distinguished uncle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orphanish, pariahlike, babylike, widowlike, childhoodlike, parentlike.
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