Craglike

/ˈkræɡlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having the appearance of a crag; rocky and jagged like a cliff.

Etymology

Compound of 'crag' plus 'like,' using the productive English suffix '-like' meaning 'similar to' or 'having the quality of.' This is a modern formation that became common in descriptive writing.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-like' is endlessly productive in English—we can attach it to almost any noun to create new adjectives, which is why newer words like 'craglike' keep emerging even though 'craggy' exists.

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