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Definition of wormlike

wormlike

/ˈwɜːrmˌlaɪk/
worm · like
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• adjective

1

Resembling a worm in shape, structure, or crawling movement; long, slender, and wriggling.

Example

"The biologist examined the tiny, wormlike amphibians burrowing through the damp soil."

2

Groveling, servile, or abjectly humble in character or behavior.

Example

"His wormlike flattery in front of the executives earned him little respect from his peers."

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• Rhymes for wormlike

• Nearby Words

worm snake
wormer
wormhole
wormlike
wormwood
wormy
worn

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