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civetlike

civetlike

8.9
To look like a civet, a small animal active at night
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɪvɪtˌlaɪk/
translation icon : civetino
  • The mysterious creature had a civetlike tail and moved silently through the undergrowth.

Examples

  • Her pet's civetlike markings made it stand out among the other animals at the shelter.

  • Scientists noted the animal's civetlike features during their expedition in the rainforest.

  • The civetlike creature moved stealthily through the underbrush.

  • The animal's civetlike appearance fascinated the researchers.

  • The civetlike creature moved silently through the dense jungle, blending in with the shadows.

  • Many artists draw inspiration from the civetlike patterns found on the animal's fur.

  • The civetlike appearance of the animal made it a fascinating subject for wildlife documentaries.

Synonyms

catlike
vscivetlike
1 3.1

Moving or acting like a cat

focuses on resemblance to a small nocturnal mammal with spotted fur

Surface Forms

civetlike positive

Morphology

civetlike = civet (transparent) = civet + like

Direct adjectival derivation from 'civet' with the productive suffix '-like' meaning 'resembling a civet', easily recoverable by learners.

Etymology

The word civetlike comes from civet, a small, cat-like animal with a long body and spotted fur that is active at night. So civetlike means 'like a civet' — for example, having similar marks, shape, or quiet, night-time movement.