wormlike

• Qui ressemble à un ver par sa forme, son mouvement ou son aspect.

Resembling or characteristic of a worm in shape, movement, or appearance.

1. Resembling a wormB2formal

   Having the shape, appearance, or movement of a worm.

   qui ressemble à un ver

   • The creature had a long, wormlike body.
   • The wormlike larva wriggled across the leaf.
   • The machine's wormlike arm moved slowly through the pipe.

   Synonymesvermicularvermiformwormy

2. Totally submissiveC1informal

   Exhibiting extreme obedience or a lack of resistance, like a worm.

   servile

   • He adopted a wormlike posture in front of his boss.
   • Her wormlike compliance made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The prisoner's wormlike behavior was a result of constant intimidation.

   Synonymesabjectcringingfawninggrovellingobsequiousservileslavishspinelesssubmissive

   Antonymesassertivedefiantobstinaterebelliousstubbornunsubmissive