Definition

Having qualities or characteristics similar to a rose, such as beauty or fragrance.

Example

The garden was filled with roselike flowers that attracted many bees.

Conversation

I saw a dress that was roselike in color yesterday.

Oh really? That sounds beautiful!

Yeah, it had this soft pink hue that reminded me of roses.

I love that! It must have looked lovely on you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roselike → It is formed from "rose" (from Old English *rōse*, meaning the flower) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "roselike" means resembling or similar to a rose, typically in appearance or fragrance.

Memory Tip

Think of a rose, which is a beautiful flower, and remember that "roselike" describes something that resembles or is similar to a rose.

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