telegramlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From telegram + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a telegram.
The Secretary of Defense was a taciturn man, given to telegramlike statements.
1989, Clive Cussler, Deep Six:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most telegramlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more telegramlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |