Castlelike

/ˈkæsəlˌlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having the appearance of a castle; fortress-like or grand in architectural style.

Etymology

Compound of castle and the suffix -like (Old English -lic, meaning 'of, similar to'). This is a productive modern English formation describing something that has castle-like qualities.

Kelly Says

Medieval enthusiasts and fantasy lovers use 'castlelike' to describe everything from theme parks to actual historic houses—it's become code for 'impressively fortified' or 'romantically medieval' in casual speech.

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