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daggerlike

/ˈdæɡɚˌlaɪk/
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1

Resembling a dagger in shape, sharpness, or point; long, slender, and tapering to a sharp point.

Example

"The desert yucca plant features stiff, daggerlike leaves that protect its delicate blossoms from grazing animals."


2

Piercing, hostile, or fiercely penetrating in expression, tone, or effect.

Example

"The critic's daggerlike glare across the theater lobby made it clear how much he disliked the performance."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daggerlike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daggerlike
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