parentlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From parent + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a parent.
With relief, she recognizes her dog, Max, who in a parentlike role has come to guide her home.
2008 February 17, Jessica Bruder, “Up All Night”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most parentlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more parentlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |