Definition

Having a texture or appearance similar to that of pus, often used to describe a thick, yellowish fluid.

Example

The doctor noted that the wound had a puslike discharge, indicating an infection.

Conversation

I saw that old pizza in the fridge, and it looked pretty puslike.

Ew, that sounds disgusting!

Yeah, I think we should throw it away before it gets worse.

Definitely, I don't want to risk eating something puslike!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Puslike → It is formed from "pus" (from Latin "pus", meaning a thick fluid produced in infected tissue) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "puslike" describes something that resembles or has the characteristics of pus.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'pus' which refers to that thick fluid, and remember that 'puslike' means something that looks or feels similar to pus.

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