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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 substanceplay

  Familiarity information: WRAITHLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


WRAITHLIKE (adjective)


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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