Definition

Having a quality or appearance similar to tin, which is a shiny, silvery metal.

Example

The sculpture had a tinlike finish that made it look shiny and metallic.

Conversation

Have you seen that new sculpture in the park?

Yeah, it's pretty interesting! The finish looks so tinlike.

I know, right? It's amazing how they made it look so shiny and metallic.

I wonder what materials they used to achieve that tinlike effect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tinlike → It is formed from "tin" (from Old English "tin", meaning the metal tin) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "tinlike" means resembling or similar to tin.

Memory Tip

Think of the metal 'tin' and remember that 'tinlike' describes something that resembles or is similar to tin.

Visually Confused Words