Definition

Having a shape or appearance similar to a flat, thin piece of material.

Example

The artist used a sheetlike canvas to create her painting.

Conversation

Have you seen that new painting in the gallery?

Yeah, it has a really interesting sheetlike texture.

I thought it looked so unique, almost like fabric!

Exactly! It adds a cool dimension to the artwork.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sheetlike → It is formed from "sheet" (from Old English *sceat*, meaning a piece of material or a layer) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "sheetlike" describes something that resembles or has the characteristics of a sheet.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sheet' as a flat piece of material, and remember that 'sheetlike' means something that looks or feels like a sheet.

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