antlike

English

Etymology

ant + -like

Adjective

antlike (comparative more antlike, superlative most antlike)

  1. Resembling an ant. Often used specifically in reference to apparent size or significance
    • 2007 April 5, Bernard Holland, “The Met Shows Off Its Hits and Misses”, in New York Times:
      Standing, almost antlike, in the middle of Franco Zeffirelli ’s oversize set for “La Bohème,” however, he pushed uncomfortably.

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