Dictionary.com
definitions

birdlike

[burd-lahyk]
|
SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR birdlike ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

having the appearance or characteristics of a bird, as quickness, lightness, fragility, etc.: birdlike gestures.

RELATED CONTENT

Jurassic Words: 9 Dinosaur Names Explained
Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE

RELATED WORDS

flying, airy, atmospheric, ethereal, lofty, vaporous, pneumatic, aeriform, aeronautical

Origin of birdlike

First recorded in 1580–90; bird + -like
Related formsun·bird·like, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for birdlike

Contemporary Examples of birdlike

Historical Examples of birdlike

  • This resemblance was furthered by the fact that the man's profile was birdlike.

    The Slave Of The Lamp

    Henry Seton Merriman

  • She was still scrutinizing him, her head, birdlike, upon one side.

    The Vagrant Duke

    George Gibbs

  • The birdlike features which had begun to relax hardened once more.

  • Little jets of laughter bubbled from her round, birdlike throat.

    Oh, You Tex!

    William Macleod Raine

  • Next, bright, shining, birdlike eyes were smiling at him—Mrs. Kukor!