wormlike

/ˈwɜːrmˌlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a worm in shape or movement; long, thin, and flexible

“The wormlike creature crawled across the floor.”

2. adverb

in a wormlike manner or fashion

“The tree roots spread wormlike through the soil.”

3. noun

a shape or movement resembling a worm

“The artist used a wormlike shape to decorate the vase.”

Synonyms

  • serpentine
  • vermiform

Antonyms

  • rigid
  • straight