insectile

[ in-sek-til ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or like an insect.
2. consisting of insects.

Word History and Origins

Origin of insectile¹

First recorded in 1605–15; insect + -ile

Example Sentences

For a time, the only sound in the room was the tiny insectile humming of the electric clock on the wall.

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They looked more than ever like farm machinery, save that their bulging tanks made them look insectile, too.

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The bald-headed secretary still snapped up the unconsidered insectile trifles which troubled his paper.

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The room was silent, except for the small insectile hum of the electric clock.

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