Definition

Having characteristics or qualities similar to those found in a jungle, such as dense vegetation or wildness.

Example

The garden was so overgrown that it looked almost junglelike.

Conversation

Did you see the new park they opened downtown?

Yeah, it looks so junglelike with all those trees and plants.

I know, right? It feels like stepping into a different world.

Exactly! I can't wait to explore it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Junglelike → It is formed from "jungle" (from Hindi *jangal*, meaning forest or wilderness) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "junglelike" describes something that resembles or is characteristic of a jungle.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place that looks like a wild forest — that's what 'junglelike' means, resembling a jungle.

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