Chieflike

/ˈtʃiːf.laɪk/

मुखिया-जैसा; प्रधान जैसा; नेतृत्वपूर्ण/आदेशात्मक

Origin & History

Formed in English from chief + -like (“resembling”), modeled on other -like adjectives; attested in later/modern English usage.

अंग्रेज़ी में chief + -like (‘जैसा/सदृश’) से बना, अन्य -like विशेषणों के ढाँचे पर; आधुनिक/उत्तरवर्ती अंग्रेज़ी प्रयोग में प्रचलित।

Definition

Resembling a chief in authority, dignity, or leadership style; used to describe a person, manner, speech, or appearance that seems leader-like or commanding.

मुखिया/प्रधान जैसा—अधिकार, गरिमा या नेतृत्व-शैली में ‘मुखिया’ जैसा; किसी व्यक्ति, व्यवहार, वाणी या रूप को वर्णित करता है जो नेतृत्वपूर्ण या आदेशात्मक लगे।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
Her chieflike manner made the group fall silent.
उसके मुखिया-जैसे व्यवहार से समूह चुप हो गया।

Usage Examples

He spoke in a chieflike tone, as if giving orders.
The elder wore a chieflike headdress during the ceremony.
She had a chieflike presence that commanded respect.
His chieflike confidence helped the team decide quickly.

Related Forms

Noun
Chief / Chieftain / Chieftaincy / Chiefdom / Chiefliness
Verb
Chiefed / Chiefing
Adjective
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

Chieflike authority
मुखिया-जैसा अधिकार
A chieflike presence
मुखिया-जैसी प्रभावशाली उपस्थिति
Chieflike manner
मुखिया-जैसा व्यवहार