cave
noun
a hollow in the earth, especially one opening more or less horizontally into a hill, mountain, etc.
cavelike
-
a word derived from
cave.
Example Sentences
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In either context, any space more than 30 feet from a window starts to feel cavelike.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
“There’s a psychological impact too. The more stuff we have, the more closed-in and cavelike a space will feel.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2020
Hatfield presents a similar contrast with a rusted metal barrel whose cavelike interior is prettily illuminated with twinkling pinpoint lights.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 5, 2018
So an hour before bedtime, parents might consider trying for a little of that cavelike atmosphere.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2018
The cavelike walls have been painted a bright blue color.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
