Sandlike (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas; "arenaceous limestone"; "arenaceous grasses".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sandlike texture of the soil made it difficult to grow anything but cacti and succulents.
- The arenaceous limestone formations were a testament to the region's ancient marine history.
- After a week at the beach, her skin felt rough and sandlike from the constant exposure to saltwater and sunlight.
- The sandlike dunes shifted constantly in the desert wind, making it impossible to chart a steady course.
- The arenaceous grasses that grew in the coastal dunes were surprisingly resilient to the harsh conditions.