Wormlike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wormlike is an adjective meaning Resembling or characteristic of a worm.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of a worm.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, of the molecules of a polymer) Having a smoothly curved form when heated.
Example Sentences
He has a wormlike view of the universe.
The plastic fishing lure was remarkably wormlike.
Word Forms
- worm-like
Synonyms for wormlike
Depending on context, synonyms include submissive, cringing, groveling, wormy, grovelling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wormy, groveling, grovelling, cringing, submissive, worm-like.
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