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Definition of daggerlike
daggerlike
/ˈdæɡɚˌlaɪk/
dag · ger · like
daggerlike Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
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