The difference between Fishlike and Fishly

When used as adjectives, fishlike means having some characteristics of a fish, whereas fishly means of, relating to, characteristic of, or pertaining to fishes.


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  1. Fishlike as an adjective:

    Having some characteristics of a fish.

    Examples:

    "[[fishlike]] scales"

    "[[fishlike]] eyes"

    "fishlike swimming ability"

  1. Fishly as an adjective:

    Of, relating to, characteristic of, or pertaining to fishes; piscine.

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