nutlike

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Adjective nutlike has 2 senses

nutty, nutlike - having the flavor of nuts; "a nutty sherry"
Antonym: tasteless (indirect, via tasteful)
nutlike - resembling a nut in shape and size
Antonym: square (indirect, via round)

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Nutlike

Adjective

1. Resembling or characteristic of a nut in appearance, shape, or flavor.

Example sentence: The chestnut was nutlike in texture and taste.

Adjective

2. Having qualities or features similar to those of a nut.

Example sentence: The nutlike sound of the walnut cracking echoed through the kitchen.

Adverb

1. In a manner similar to that of a nut.

Example sentence: The squirrel nibbled nutlike on the acorn.

Noun

1. A food or object that resembles or is similar to a nut.

Example sentence: The chewy granola bars were filled with various nutlike pieces.

Noun

2. A person who exhibits qualities or behaviors similar to those associated with nuts.

Example sentence: My uncle is a bit of a nutlike, always telling wild stories.