planetlike

/ˈplænɪtlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or similar to a planet in appearance, size, or characteristics

“The large, planetlike asteroid was studied by astronomers to learn more about its composition.”

2. adverb

in a manner similar to a planet

“The spacecraft traveled planetlike through the galaxy, its engines firing at precise intervals.”

Synonyms

  • earthlike
  • terrestrial
  • worldlike

Antonyms

  • non-planetary
  • non-terrestrial
  • unearthly