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cheeselike

cheeselike

1 4.6
Like cheese in texture, smell, or taste
  • adjective
  • /ˈtʃiːzlaɪk/
: similar al queso
  • This dish has a cheeselike texture that everyone enjoys.

Examples

  • Some fungi develop a cheeselike coating on their surfaces as they mature.

  • The researcher described the ancient residue as having a distinctly cheeselike smell and appearance.

  • The sauce had a cheeselike consistency that made the pasta very creamy.

  • The sauce became cheeselike after being heated.

  • The chef used a cheeselike mixture to create a creamy dip for the guests.

  • The dessert had a cheeselike consistency, making it rich and smooth.

  • In the refrigerator, we found a cheeselike spread that was perfect for our crackers.

Surface Forms

cheeselike positive

Morphology

cheeselike = cheese (transparent) = cheese + like

Clear combination of the noun 'cheese' and the productive adjectival suffix '-like' meaning 'similar to or having qualities of'.

Etymology

The word cheeselike comes from cheese and -like, where -like means 'similar to'. So cheeselike describes something that looks, smells, or feels like cheese.