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arrowlike Synonyms
Another word for arrowlike
Choosing another word for arrowlike depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• 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, arrow-shaped leaves rising above the shallow water."
Strongest
arrow-shaped
sagittate
Strong
arrowy
pointed
• adjective (Context 2)
Moving or directed with the swift, straight, and unwavering trajectory of a shot arrow.
Usage Example
"With an darting dive into the estuary, the osprey seized a fish from just beneath the surface."
Strong
darting
swift
unerring
direct
straight
Opposites of arrowlike
The opposite of arrowlike shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
circuitous
meandering
blunt
sluggish
rounded
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arrowlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arrowlike