oxlike

adjective
UK: /ˈɒkslaɪk/
US: /ˈɑːkslaɪk/

  1. Resembling an ox, especially in being strong, patient, or dull.

    1. The farmer described his old tractor as oxlike in its reliable, slow power.
    2. His oxlike determination allowed him to complete the difficult task despite numerous setbacks.

Synonyms

bovine stolid patient strong

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "oxlike" is /ˈɒkslaɪk/ in British English and /ˈɑːkslaɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oxlike": bovine, stolid, patient, strong.

Example usage of "oxlike": "The farmer described his old tractor as oxlike in its reliable, slow power.". More examples on the page.