hairlike

/ˈheərˌlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or consisting of hair; having a fine or delicate structure

“The hairlike strands of seaweed drifted in the current.”

2. noun

a hairlike part or structure

“The hairlike filaments of the plant supported its delicate flowers.”

Synonyms

  • filiform
  • hairlike
  • threadlike

Antonyms

  • coarse
  • thick