Definition

Having a quality or appearance similar to fat, often in texture or composition.

Example

The cream had a fatlike consistency that made it rich and smooth.

Conversation

I tried that new dessert, and it had a really fatlike texture.

Oh really? Was it good?

Yeah, it was surprisingly creamy and rich, almost like ice cream.

That sounds delicious! I need to try it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fatlike → It is formed from "fat" (from Old English *fǣtt*, meaning having a large amount of body fat) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "fatlike" describes something that resembles or has the characteristics of fat.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'similar to' ('-like') 'fat' — that's why fatlike means resembling fat.

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