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drumlike

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈdrʌmlaɪk/

KK: /drʌmlaɪk/

adjective
Definition

Having a shape or sound that is similar to a drum.


Example

The drumlike sound echoed through the hall during the performance.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard that new song with the drumlike beat?
Sloth B
Yeah, it really gets stuck in your head!
Sloth A
I love how it makes you want to dance with that drumlike rhythm.
Sloth B
Exactly! It’s perfect for a party.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cylindrical
tubular
hollow
Antonyms
flat
smooth
solid
Root Explanation

Drumlike → It is formed from "drum" (from Middle English *drom*, meaning a percussion instrument) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "drumlike" means resembling or similar to a drum.

Memory Tip

Think of a drum, which is a percussion instrument, and remember that "drumlike" describes something that resembles a drum.

Visually Confused Words
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ruglike
ruelike
ramlike
gumlike
damlike
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