Definition

Having characteristics or qualities similar to a heath, which is an area of open uncultivated land, often covered with heather and low shrubs.

Example

The landscape was heathlike, with sprawling patches of heather and wild grasses.

Conversation

Have you seen the new park near our neighborhood?

Yeah, it looks so heathlike with all those wildflowers and grasses.

I love how nature is taking over that space.

Me too! It's a great spot for a picnic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heathlike is formed from "heath" (from Old English *hæth*, meaning a tract of open uncultivated land) and "-like" (meaning resembling or characteristic of). The word "heathlike" describes something that resembles or is characteristic of a heath, typically referring to a landscape or vegetation type.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'heath' as an open, wild area, and '-like' means resembling. So, 'heathlike' helps you remember that it describes something that looks like a heath.

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