hearthlike

English

Etymology

hearth +‎ -like

Adjective

hearthlike (comparative more hearthlike, superlative most hearthlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a hearth.
    • 2005, Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, Barbara Winslow, Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design:
      Against the back wall, the piers gather together to form an incredibly solid fireplace, the most massive and hearthlike spot in the building.
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