birdlike
/ˈbɜrdˌlaɪk/
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a bird, especially in appearance or movement.
- His birdlike fingers tapped lightly on the keyboard.
- She had a birdlike face with a small nose and bright, quick eyes.
- The robot moved with birdlike motions, bobbing its head as it walked.
adverb
- In a manner that resembles a bird.
- He moved birdlike across the stage, hopping from one foot to the other.
- She sang birdlike, with a light, trilling voice.
- The child ate birdlike, taking tiny pecks at her food.