Dovelike

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌvˌlaɪk/

Definitions of dovelike

adjective resembling or characteristic of a dove

Example Sentences

A1 The dove flew dovelike through the sky.

A2 She had a dovelike innocence about her that was endearing.

B1 The gentle way she spoke was dovelike, calming everyone around her.

B2 The ballet dancer moved across the stage in a dovelike manner, graceful and light.

C1 The artist captured the dovelike beauty of the landscape in his painting.

C2 Her dovelike presence in the room made everyone stop and take notice.

Examples of dovelike in a Sentence

formal The dovelike movements of the ballerina captivated the audience.

informal She moved so gracefully, like a dovelike creature.

slang That guy is as dovelike as they come, always so gentle and peaceful.

figurative The soft, dovelike color of the walls made the room feel calm and serene.

Grammatical Forms of dovelike

• past tense: doveliked
• plural: dovelikes
• comparative: more dovelike
• superlative: most dovelike
• present tense: is dovelike
• future tense: will be dovelike
• perfect tense: has been dovelike
• continuous tense: is being dovelike
• singular: dovelike
• positive degree: very dovelike
• infinitive: to dovelike
• gerund: doveliking
• participle: doveliked

Origin and Evolution of dovelike

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dovelike' originates from the combination of 'dove' and 'like', describing something that resembles or is characteristic of a dove.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dovelike' has continued to be used to describe qualities or characteristics that are gentle, peaceful, and reminiscent of a dove's nature.