birdlike

IPA/ˈbɜːd.laɪk/
KK[bˈɚdlˌaɪk]IPA/ˈbɝːd.laɪk/

birdlike — adjective

  • birdlikepositive
  • more birdlikecomparative
  • most birdlikesuperlative

1. having features, movements, or sounds that make someone or something resemble a

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having features, movements, or sounds that make someone or something resemble a bird, particularly through being small, light, quick, or delicate

例句

Yuki's birdlike features gave him a gentle and curious expression.

The gymnast moved across the floor with quick, birdlike steps.

collocation: birdlike steps / birdlike movements

同義詞
  • delicate

    broader term; can describe anything fine or easily broken, not just bird-like qualities

  • dainty

    adds a sense of smallness and prettiness; can sound old-fashioned

  • light-footed

    focuses specifically on quiet, graceful movement; used only for people or animals in motion

反義詞
  • clumsy

    suggests heavy, awkward movement — the opposite of birdlike lightness

  • heavy

    opposite in weight and feel

用法筆記

Typical nouns modified by this adjective include 'features', 'frame', 'movements', 'steps', and 'voice'.

常見錯誤

❌She has a birdlike of singing.
✅She has a birdlike singing voice.
💡'birdlike' is an adjective and must modify a noun; it cannot stand alone with a preposition.