prisonlike

Describing a place or atmosphere that resembles a prison, typically in terms of confinement, restriction, or harshness.

• 🇫🇷Décrivant un lieu ou une atmosphère rappelant une prison, généralement en termes d'enfermement, de restrictions ou de sévérité.

1. Resembling a prison B2 informal

   Having the characteristics or atmosphere of a prison, such as confinement, strict rules, or a bleak environment.

   • The dormitory had a prisonlike feel with its barred windows and strict curfew.
   • The office cubicles were arranged in a prisonlike grid, making employees feel trapped.
   • The school's prisonlike atmosphere discouraged creativity and freedom.

   🇫🇷qui ressemble à une prison

   Synonymes: bleakconfininginstitutionaloppressiverestrictivestark

   Antonymes: freehomeyopenwelcoming

• more prisonlike comparative form
• most prisonlike superlative form