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glove-like

glove-like

3.6
Fitting very closely to the shape of something without gaps
  • adjective
  • /ɡlʌv-laɪk/
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  • He appreciated the glove-like feel of his new running shoes.

Examples

  • The phone case fit the device in a glove-like manner, leaving no gaps.

  • The new shoes have a glove-like fit that feels amazing.

  • The dress was so glove-like that it seemed tailored just for her.

  • These glove-like sleeves keep my arms warm in winter.

  • The new shoes have a glove-like fit that makes them very comfortable to wear.

  • After adjusting the straps, the backpack felt glove-like, hugging my back perfectly.

  • This smartphone case offers a glove-like feel, providing both protection and a secure grip.

Synonyms

close
vsglove-like
307 2.6

Tight with little space between parts

is specifically about a precise snug fit not general tightness or density
tighty
vsglove-like
8 6.0

Clothing that fits close to the body and shows its shape

expresses a proper snugness rather than casual tightness
skin-tight
vsglove-like
6 3.5

Clothes that fit very closely to the body

is very snug but generally less extreme against the skin
tight-fitting
vsglove-like
5 3.4

Stays close to the body or an object and is not loose

is narrower, focusing on exact snug fit not just firm contact
close-fitting
vsglove-like
1 3.7

Fits tightly to the body or an object without being uncomfortable

is more precise snugness rather than simply comfortable close fit
tightly fitting
vsglove-like
1 3.2

Close and firm against the shape of something or someone

feels very precisely snug rather than simply tight
tightfitting
vsglove-like
3.9

Close to the body or an object without much space

is more about a precise close fit rather than general snug contact
huggy
vsglove-like
  • Informal
5.9

Tight and fitting closely to the body

is about precise snug fit, not only a hugging or clinging feel

How Snug

skin-tight
6 3.5
tight
884 1.0
glove-like
3.6
loose
155 1.0

Surface Forms

glove-like positive

Morphology

glove-like = glove (transparent) = glove + like

The meaning is directly compositional: something glove-like is similar to or fitting like a glove.

Etymology

Glove-like is made from glove (a 'covering for the hand') and -like (meaning 'similar to'). So, glove-like describes something that fits very closely or snugly, just as a glove fits the hand.