Meanings
comparative more napkinlike · superlative most napkinlike
- Resembling or characteristic of a napkin.
In the exaggerated styles of the late 1960's and early 1970's, fat, napkinlike ties corresponded to the wide suit lapels and long-spread collars.
1981 March 29, Alan J. Flusser, “COLLARING THE CORRECT LOOK FOR SUMMER”, in The New York Times1 more example
Smaller injera rounds, folded napkinlike into triangles, come to the table with instructions (if you look confused) from the waiter: Tear it into pieces and pick up portions of the entrees from the main platter.
1999 July 21, “ROUNDLY SATISFYING”, in Chicago Tribune
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