Oxlike

/ˈɒks.laɪk/

बैल जैसा; बैल-सदृश

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Origin & History

Formed in English from ox + -like (“resembling”).

अंग्रेज़ी में ox + -like (अर्थ: “जैसा/सदृश”) से बना शब्द।

Definition

Resembling an ox in appearance or character, often implying great strength, heaviness, slowness, or stubbornness.

बैल जैसा—रूप-रंग या स्वभाव में बैल की तरह; अक्सर बहुत ताकत, भारीपन, धीमापन या हठधर्मिता का संकेत देता है।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
He had an oxlike strength that made lifting heavy crates look easy.
उसमें बैल जैसी ताकत थी, जिससे भारी पेटियाँ उठाना आसान लगता था।

Usage Examples

The farmer admired the oxlike endurance of the animal.
With his oxlike build, he could pull the cart through mud.
She described his oxlike stubbornness during the negotiation.
The statue had an oxlike head and thick neck.

Synonyms

Bovine Oxenlike Bullish Burly Sturdy

Related Forms

Noun
Ox / Oxen / Bovine
Adjective
Oxlike / Bovine / Oxenlike

Idioms & Phrases

Oxlike strength
बैल जैसी ताकत
Oxlike stubbornness
बैल जैसी ज़िद / हठ