Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a liquid.

Etymologies

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liquid +‎ -like

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Examples

  • It is not only not part of organic molecules such as proteins, DNA and fats and so on, it is also not even a ionused by cells in the inner cellular liquidlike chlorine and sodium are?

    Wingnut Murder Spree or Are WE Part of the Problem? 2009

  • Hybridity is indicated by the (usually) eleven leaflets to the leaf stem, by the nut, and in the disintegration of the hull which, after falling, quickly changes into a most disagreeable, dark-brownish, semi-liquidlike mess.

    Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952

  • There was a feminine hint of ruffle in a floral print, optic white menswear suits, luxe liquidlike fabrics and Deco beading were all part of Lauren's reimagining of '20s style.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • But there was more than the these liquidlike jersey looks that made Halston a powerhouse in the 1970s and '80s among the high-fashion crowd at Studio 54.

    TheState.com: The Buzz 2010

  • Melgoza honored the house's signature cocktail dresses with a light, fluttery dress made of gray silk lame and wool, and a liquidlike silver lame gown with a deep cowl neck and open back.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Samantha Critchell 2010

  • Melgoza honored the house's signature cocktail dresses with a light, fluttery dress made of gray silk lame and wool, and a liquidlike silver lame gown with a deep cowl neck and open back.

    phillyBurbs.com: Home RSS feed 2010

  • Melgoza honored the house's signature cocktail dresses with a light, fluttery dress made of gray silk lame and wool, and a liquidlike silver lame gown with a deep cowl neck and open back.

    Las Vegas News - LasVegasNOW.com 2010

  • A liquidlike metallic top with sweatpants pooling around the ankles and a fur vest with oversized hood, a poncho with a lame sheen and a cozy swirl-knit minidress probably would all make their way into the suitcase when Benz's young hipster customer goes away to the "country" for the weekend.

    TheState.com: The Buzz 2010

  • Melgoza honored the house's signature cocktail dresses with a light, fluttery dress made of gray silk lame and wool, and a liquidlike silver lame gown with a deep cowl neck and open back.

    daytondailynews.com - News SAMANTHA CRITCHELL 2010

  • Melgoza honored the house's signature cocktail dresses with a light, fluttery dress made of gray silk lame and wool, and a liquidlike silver lame gown with a deep cowl neck and open back.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Samantha Critchell 2010

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