Marblelike

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrbəlˌlaɪk/

Definitions of marblelike

adjective resembling or characteristic of marble in appearance or texture

Example Sentences

A1 The toy had a marblelike pattern on it.

A2 Her eyes were a beautiful, marblelike blue color.

B1 The countertop in the kitchen was made of a marblelike material.

B2 The artist created a sculpture that was marblelike in appearance.

C1 The flooring in the mansion was made of marblelike tiles.

C2 The statue in the museum had a marblelike finish that gleamed in the light.

Examples of marblelike in a Sentence

formal The statue was made of a marblelike material that gave it a timeless quality.

informal The countertops in the kitchen were so shiny and smooth, they looked marblelike.

slang Her phone case was so sleek and shiny, it was totally marblelike.

figurative The dancer moved with a grace that was almost marblelike in its fluidity.

Grammatical Forms of marblelike

• past tense: marbleliked
• plural: marblelikes
• comparative: more marblelike
• superlative: most marblelike
• present tense: marblelike
• future tense: will marblelike
• perfect tense: have marbleliked
• continuous tense: is marbleliking
• singular: marblelike
• positive degree: marblelike
• infinitive: to marblelike
• gerund: marbleliking
• participle: marbleliked

Origin and Evolution of marblelike

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'marblelike' originates from the combination of 'marble' and the suffix '-like', indicating similarity or resemblance to marble.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe objects or surfaces that resembled marble in appearance or texture, the word 'marblelike' has evolved to also convey qualities such as elegance, sophistication, and durability in a metaphorical sense.