- like|ness
- like|ness «LYK nihs», noun.1. a resembling; a being alike: »
The boy's likeness to his father was striking.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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busi´ness|like´ness — busi|ness|like «BIHZ nihs LYK», adjective. having system and method; well managed; practical: »He runs his store in a businesslike manner. –busi´ness|like´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
child´like´ness — child|like «CHYLD LYK», adjective. 1. like a child; innocent; frank; simple: »The old man enjoyed the prank in childlike glee. SYNONYM(S): ingenuous, artless. 2. like that or those of a child; characteristic of a child: »a childlike directness of … Useful english dictionary
Christ´like´ness — Christ|like «KRYST LYK», adjective. like Christ; like that of Christ; showing the spirit of Christ: »a Christlike patience (Thomas Ken). –Christ´like´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
life´like´ness — life|like «LYF LYK», adjective. like life; looking as if alive; like the real thing: »a lifelike portrait, a lifelike description. –life´like´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
a|like´ness — a|like «uh LYK», adverb, adjective. –adv. 1. in the same way; similarly: »Robert and his father walk alike. 2. in or to the same degree; equally: »Both were implicated alike. –adj. like one another; similar: »These twins are very much alike … Useful english dictionary
god´like´ness — god|like «GOD LYK», adjective. 1. like God or a god; divine: »The seeds of godlike power are in us still; Gods are we, bards, saints, heroes, if we will (Matthew Arnold). 2. suitable for God or a god. –god´like´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
home´like´ness — home|like «HOHM LYK», adjective. like home; friendly; familiar; comfortable. –home´like´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
la´dy|like´ness — la|dy|like «LAY dee LYK», adjective. 1. like a lady; polite and courteous: »a refined, ladylike young woman. SYNONYM(S): well bred. 2. a) suitable for a lady: »ladylike manners. b) effeminate: »fops at all corners, ladylike in mien (William… … Useful english dictionary
war´like´ness — war|like «WR LYK», adjective. 1. fit for war; ready for war; fond of war: »warlike tribes. 2. courageous in war; valiant. 3. threatening war: »a warlike speech. SYNONYM(S): belligerent, hostile. 4. of or having to do with war: » … Useful english dictionary
