Definition

Having characteristics or features similar to a wasp.

Example

The wasplike design of the insect made it look both beautiful and dangerous.

Conversation

Have you seen that new insect in the garden?

Yeah, it looks really wasplike with its yellow stripes.

I thought it was just a weird bee at first.

I know, right? It's fascinating how nature creates such wasplike creatures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wasplike → It is formed from "wasp" (from Old English *wæps*, meaning a stinging insect) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "wasplike" means resembling or similar to a wasp.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'wasp' to remember that 'wasplike' describes something that resembles a wasp.

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