Definition

Resembling or having the characteristics of a cage, often implying confinement or restriction.

Example

The room felt very cagelike, with its barred windows and small size.

Conversation

Have you seen the new art installation downtown?

Yeah, I did! It looks so cagelike with all those metal bars.

I know, right? It feels a bit like being in a zoo!

Exactly! It's a unique take on modern art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cagelike → It is formed from "cage" (from Old French *cage*, meaning an enclosure for animals) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "cagelike" describes something that resembles or is similar to a cage.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cage' as an enclosure and remember that 'cagelike' means something that resembles that enclosure.

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