Definition of DOVELIKE

dovelike

Adj

  • Resembling or characteristic of a dove.
  • Peaceful; innocent; pacifist.

Adv

  • In a manner similar to a dove
  • As much so as those of a dove

Adjective

  • Resembling or having characteristics suggestive of a dove.

Examples

  • His DOVELIKE innocence hid a ruthless Scrabble strategy, surprising us all.

Origin / Etymology

From dove + -like.

Synonyms

anti-bellicist, dovelike, dovish, irenic, irenical, non-violent, pacific, pacifist, pacifistic, peaceable, peaceful, unaggressive

Scrabble Score: 16

dovelike: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dovelike: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dovelike: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

dovelike: valid Words With Friends Word