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arrowlike Antonyms
Opposite of arrowlike
Because the opposite of arrowlike shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Resembling an arrow in shape, especially by having a slender shaft and a sharply pointed, triangular head.
Usage Example
"The aquatic plant is easily recognized by its glossy, blunt leaves rising above the shallow water."
Strong
blunt
rounded
• adjective (Context 2)
Moving or directed with the swift, straight, and unwavering trajectory of a shot arrow.
Usage Example
"With an circuitous dive into the estuary, the osprey seized a fish from just beneath the surface."
Strong
circuitous
meandering
sluggish
Similar words to arrowlike
Words similar to arrowlike shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
arrow-shaped
sagittate
arrowy
darting
swift
unerring
pointed
direct
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Arrowlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/arrowlike