cryptlike en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρύπτω (krúptō) Ancient Greek κρυπτή (kruptḗ)bor. Latin cryptalbor. English crypt Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -like English -like English cryptlike From crypt + -like.
Meanings
-
Resembling a crypt
We climbed down into the cryptlike cellar.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more cryptlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most cryptlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |