comb-like
adjective
Simple meaning
Resembling a comb.
Pronunciation
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Resembling a comb; having projections like the teeth of a comb
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Resembling a comb; having projections like the teeth of a comb
Used this way, comb-like is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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