mothlike

/ˈmɔːθlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a moth, especially in being delicate, fluttering, or attracted to light.
    • She wore a mothlike dress that shimmered softly under the moonlight.
    • With its pale wings and mothlike appearance, the insect was hard to spot on the tree bark.
    • The dancer's mothlike movements were light and graceful across the stage.
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