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Definition of mouselike

mouselike

/ˈmaʊs.laɪk/
mouse · like
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• adjective

1

Resembling or characteristic of a mouse, especially in being small, quiet, or furtive in movement.

Example

"The small marsupial has large ears and a long, mouselike tail that helps it balance on thin branches."

2

Timid, shy, or quiet and unobtrusive in manner.

Example

"Despite his mouselike demeanor in staff meetings, he was a remarkably decisive and capable project manager."

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• Rhymes for mouselike

• Nearby Words

mourning gecko
mouse
mousebird
mouselike
mousemat
mousepad
mouser

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