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woodlike

woodlike

4.5
Having the look or feel of wood
  • adjective
  • /ˈwʊdˌlaɪk/
translation icon : parecido a la madera
  • This material feels woodlike but is actually made from recycled plastic.

Examples

  • The artificial flooring was surprisingly woodlike in both appearance and feel.

  • Her painting used colors and patterns to create a woodlike effect on the canvas.

  • The plastic chair had a woodlike finish that made it look more expensive.

  • The table has a woodlike finish that enhances its rustic charm.

  • The artist used a special paint that gave the sculpture a woodlike texture.

  • The new furniture has a woodlike finish, making it blend well with the natural decor.

  • This composite material is designed to mimic a woodlike appearance, perfect for outdoor use.

Synonyms

woody
vswoodlike
4 3.9

Made of wood or tasting like wood

describes a similar look or texture without being actually made from timber

How Woodlike

wooden
293 1.0
woodlike
4.5

Surface Forms

woodlike positive

Morphology

woodlike = wood (transparent) = wood + like

The adjective is a clear and productive formation from 'wood' + '-like', meaning 'similar to wood'.

Etymology

Woodlike is made from the common word wood and the ending -like, where wood means the hard material from trees and -like means 'similar to'. So, woodlike describes something that looks or feels 'like' wood.