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birdlike
This term evokes a sense of fragility, lightness, and agility. It is frequently used to describe physical movements that are quick and precise or a physical build that is slender and delicate. The connotation is generally positive, suggesting an ethereal or elegant quality rather than a literal biological resemblance.
When applied to a person's voice or mannerisms, it suggests a high pitch or a nervous, fluttering energy. It differs from terms like avian, which is more clinical and scientific, by focusing on the aesthetic and behavioral impressions of a bird.
Meanings
Examples
She has a delicate birdlike frame that makes her look much younger than she is.
The creature moved with a birdlike twitchiness, glancing around rapidly.
He has a birdlike profile with a prominent nose and a small chin.
Look at how that robot moves its head in such a birdlike manner.
Her voice was high and birdlike, fluttering through the quiet room.
The dinosaur had a birdlike posture, leaning forward as it scanned the horizon.
I noticed her birdlike movements as she nervously adjusted her glasses.
The sculpture captured the birdlike elegance of the dancer's pose.