egglike

Resembling a yolk-holder

Resembling an egg in shape, texture, or appearance.

Egglike usually describes something oval and smooth: The stone had an egglike quality, fitting perfectly in my palm.

The word can also suggest the color or surface of an eggshell.

shape

oval

Elongated rounded shape

ovoidResembling an egg's form
ovateOval with tapering
oviformEgg-shaped in form

elliptical · oblong · rounded · spheroid · ellipse · prolate · tapered · bulbous · plump · rotund

surface

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
glossySmooth and shiny
sleekSmooth and elegant

lustrous · shiny · unblemished · poreless · seamless · matte · speckled · porous · textured · chalky

color

cream

Rich milk fat

ivoryTusk-derived material
beigePale sandy brown
off-whitePale yellowish neutral

pale · buff · ecru · speckled · mottled · spotted · tawny · ochre · pastel · tinted

Opposites

shape

egglikecubic

Of three dimensions

angular · spherical · rectangular · blocky · flat

Family

like, egg, eggs, likeness, eggshell, egghead, omelette, poached egg, eggheads

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