sirenlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From siren + -like.
Meanings
- Like a siren (mechanical or electronic device).
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Like a siren (mythical water maiden).
As the show opened with the river, singing sirenlike “oooooohs,” the audience settled in.
2007 September 15, Georgina Gustin, “A Town’s Darkest Day Is Playing Out on Stage”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more sirenlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most sirenlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |