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- /ˈdʌvlaɪk/
- /ˈdʌvlaɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈdʌvlaɪk/
Definitions of dovelike word
- noun dovelike Similar to a dove. 1
- adjective dovelike Similar to that of a dove; as, a dovelike wing, a dovelike glance, dovelike eyes. 0
- adjective dovelike (figuratively) Peaceful; innocent; pacifist. 0
- adverb dovelike In a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (Milton). 0
- adverb dovelike (archaic) As much so as those of a dove; as, "Phoebe's eyes Dovelike mild" (Montanus). 0
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Parts of speech for Dovelike
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dovelike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dovelike
adjective dovelike
- innocent — free from moral wrong; without sin; pure: innocent children.
- green — of the color of growing foliage, between yellow and blue in the spectrum: green leaves.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- naive — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- pure — free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter: pure gold; pure water.
Antonyms for dovelike
adjective dovelike
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
- cruel — Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
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- Words starting with d
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- Words starting with dov
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