Definition

Having characteristics or qualities similar to a deer.

Example

The deerlike creature moved gracefully through the forest.

Conversation

Did you see that animal in the park?

Yeah, it looked so deerlike and graceful!

I wonder what kind of animal it was.

It might have been a type of deer; they often roam around here.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deerlike → It is formed from "deer" (from Old English *deor*, meaning a wild animal or deer) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "deerlike" means resembling or similar to a deer.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'deer' as a wild animal and '-like' meaning similar to — so 'deerlike' describes something that resembles a deer.

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