Definition

Having a texture or consistency similar to clay, often soft and moldable.

Example

The artist used a claylike material to create the sculpture.

Conversation

Have you seen that new sculpture in the park?

Yeah, it looks so interesting and claylike!

I love how it captures the texture of real clay.

It really does! It makes me want to try sculpting myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Claylike → It is formed from "clay" (from Old English "claeg", meaning a sticky, malleable earth) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "claylike" means resembling or having the qualities of clay.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'clay' which refers to a sticky, malleable earth, and remember that 'claylike' means something that resembles or has the qualities of clay.

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