Definition

Having qualities or characteristics similar to the sky, such as color or appearance.

Example

The painting had a beautiful skylike hue that reminded me of a clear blue day.

Conversation

Have you seen the new painting in the gallery?

Yeah, it has such a beautiful skylike quality to it.

Exactly! The colors really remind me of a sunset.

Totally, it feels like you could just get lost in that sky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skylike → It is formed from "sky" (from Old Norse *sky*, meaning cloud or sky) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "skylike" means resembling or similar to the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sky' which refers to the expanse above us, and remember that 'skylike' means something that resembles that expanse.

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