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WRAITHLIKE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does wraithlike mean?
• WRAITHLIKE (adjective)
The adjective WRAITHLIKE has 1 sense:
1. lacking in substance
Familiarity information: WRAITHLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking in substance
Synonyms:
shadowy; wraithlike
Context example:
a wraithlike column of smoke
Similar:
insubstantial; unreal; unsubstantial (lacking material form or substance; unreal)
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