Definition

Having the appearance or characteristics of a wig.

Example

She wore a wiglike hat that looked very stylish.

Conversation

Have you seen that new hairstyle trend?

Yeah, some of them look really wiglike and unnatural.

I know, right? It's like they’re trying too hard to stand out.

Exactly! A more natural look would be way better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wiglike → It is formed from "wig" (from Old English *wigg*, meaning a wig or hairpiece) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "wiglike" means resembling or similar to a wig.

Memory Tip

Think of a wig, which is a hairpiece, and remember that "wiglike" describes something that looks similar to a wig.

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