chairlike

Suggesting a seat

Resembling or characteristic of a chair, typically in having a seat, back, or the general form of something meant for sitting: The rock formation had a chairlike shape that invited rest.

The word appears mainly in descriptions of furniture, natural objects, or abstract designs that evoke chairs without being actual chairs.

structure

backrest

Vertical chair support

  • armrestsHorizontal chair extensions
  • legsLocomotion appendages below torso
  • baseSupporting bottom structure

frame · pedestal · support · crossbar · spindles · slats · rockers · casters · footrest · headrest

furniture

seat

Place for sitting

bench · chaise · rocker · stool · wingback · throne · beanbag · settee · divan · loveseat

ergonomics

posture

Body position, alignment

tilt · swivel · casters · recline · footrest · mesh · pneumatic · headrest · contoured · kneeling

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

upholstered · cozy · restful · lounging · reclining · snug · welcoming · relaxation · soothing · enveloping

Opposites
furniture resemblance

chairlikebedlike

Resembling a sleeping surface

formless · amorphous · benchlike · shelflike · shapeless

suitability for seated support

chairlikeunsittable

Impossible to sit on

flat · vertical · unsupportive · backless

Family

chair, chairs, armchair, wheelchair, chaired, high chair, rocking chair, chairperson, chairing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G