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carnivallike en · ADJ

Etymology

From carnival + -like.

Meanings

1. Like a carnival; festive.
   • Everyone wins with this carnivallike discussion starter. 1988, Group Publishing, Group growers, →ISBN, page 31:
   • Then, its celebratory, carnivallike flavor was especially pertinent. 1986, Symbolizing America, →ISBN, page 128:
   • A carnivallike atmosphere, depending on the weather, prevails throughout the day. 1986, Benjamin C. Duke, The Japanese school: lessons for industrial America, page 196:

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