Definition

Something that looks or is similar to the Moon.

Example

The artist painted a moonlike landscape that captured the beauty of the night sky.

Conversation

Did you see that painting of the landscape?

Yeah, it had such a moonlike quality to it.

I know, right? It made the whole scene feel magical.

Exactly! It really captured the beauty of the night.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moonlike → It is formed from "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the natural satellite of Earth) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "moonlike" means resembling or similar to the moon.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'moon' which refers to the natural satellite, and '-like' means resembling. So, moonlike describes something that resembles the moon.

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