temple
noun
an edifice or place dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities.
temple-like
-
a word derived from
temple.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The drip, drip of rainwater off the roof lends a Zen temple-like tranquility to this vibe.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2021
Trips to theaters were, for me, practically like going to religious services; the communal aspect, the lighting, the temple-like décor — everything told you that you were doing something special and important.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2020
The temple-like home’s exotic look has made it a filming location for movies such as “Blade Runner,” “Rush Hour,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “The Karate Kid Part III.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2019
The machinery around the star exists as a shock absorber, and Alicia’s suite is almost temple-like in its serenity.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 6, 2016
Already the birdbath altar of Nefertiti, the fancy pillars from the porch of some Victorian mansion and the crumbling statue of Diana by the entrance were beginning to create a temple-like atmosphere.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
