chalklike

/ˈtʃɔːklaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the properties of chalk, typically white, soft, and powdery

“The artist preferred to use a chalklike pencil to sketch out her portrait.”

2. noun

a substance that is similar to chalk in appearance or texture

“The museum exhibit featured a collection of unusual chalklike minerals.”

Synonyms

  • crumbly
  • powdery
  • soft

Antonyms

  • hard
  • solid