Lakelike

Describing something that resembles a lake, typically in terms of its appearance, size, stillness, or surface. It can refer to bodies of water, or even to features or objects that exhibit characteristics reminiscent of lakes. Often used to evoke a sense of tranquility, vastness, or reflection. The term implies a comparative similarity, not necessarily a perfect replication, to the attributes commonly associated with lakes, such as a wide, flat expanse of calm water reflecting the surroundings. It may also be used metaphorically to describe other serene or expansive environments.

Lakelike meaning with examples

• The vast expanse of the flooded plain presented a lakelike appearance, its waters stretching as far as the eye could see and mirroring the dramatic sunset in fiery hues. The stillness was broken only by occasional ripples.
• The glacial meltwater formed a lakelike pool in the mountain valley, surrounded by towering peaks and verdant meadows. The pristine water reflected the sky's azure, creating a picture of serenity.
• After the heavy rains, the low-lying fields transformed into a lakelike scene. The submerged roads and houses created a surreal landscape where reflections of the clouds played on the surface.
• From the observation tower, the oil slick appeared as a lakelike sheen, spreading across the ocean's surface, leaving an ugly stain across the horizon.
• The huge, polished, black marble table had a lakelike surface in which the room's lighting and furnishings were distorted in its shimmering sheen, inviting contemplation.