dovelike
- Adjective. Similar to a dove.
- Adjective. Similar to that of a dove; as, a dovelike wing, a dovelike glance, dovelike eyes.
- Adjective. (figuratively) Peaceful; innocent; pacifist.
- Adverb. In a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (Milton).
- Adverb. (archaic) As much so as those of a dove; as, "Phoebe's eyes Dovelike mild" (Montanus).
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