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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.
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• 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
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