Definition

The quality or state of being like a living being or creature.

Example

The artist captured the creatureliness of the animals in his paintings.

Conversation

I was reading a book about the concept of creatureliness and found it fascinating.

Really? What does it mean exactly?

It's about the quality of being a creature, like our instincts and nature.

That sounds interesting! I never thought about it that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creatureliness → It is formed from "creature" (from Latin "creatura", meaning something created) and "-liness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "creatureliness" refers to the quality or state of being a creature or having the characteristics of a creature.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'creature' which means something that is created, and '-liness' indicates a quality. This helps you remember that 'creatureliness' refers to the quality of being a creature.

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