day-like
|day/like|
B2
/ˈdeɪˌlaɪk/
resembling daylight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'day-like' originates from the combination of 'day' and the suffix '-like', where 'day' refers to the period of light between sunrise and sunset, and '-like' means 'resembling or similar to'.
Historical Evolution
The word 'day' comes from Old English 'dæg', and '-like' is a common English suffix used to form adjectives.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a day', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of a day.
The room was filled with a day-like brightness.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 19:29