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Etymology

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From idiot +‎ -like.

Adjective

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idiotlike (comparative more idiotlike, superlative most idiotlike)

  1. Characteristic of an idiot, resembling an idiot; foolish, idiotic, stupid.
    • 2011 December 13, Charles Isherwood, “I Wouldn’t Touch That Pie, if I Were You”, in The New York Times[1]:
      “Art thou not sorry for these heinous deeds?” Lucius asks, idiotlike, after Aaron has described in savory detail the grisly murders he’s arranged.

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