rocketlike

UK
/ˈrɒkɪtlaɪk/
US
/ˈrɑkɪtlaɪk/

Translations

rocketlikeadjective
more rocketlike
Comp.
most rocketlike
Super.
UK
/ˈrɒkɪtlaɪk/
US
/ˈrɑkɪtlaɪk/
The rocketlike speed of the car amazed everyone.
Ракетоподобная скорость автомобиля поразила всех.
rocketlikeadverb
UK
/ˈrɒkɪtˌlaɪk/
US
/ˈrɑːkɪtˌlaɪk/
Used as a flat adverb meaning 'in the manner of a rocket; very rapidly'

Definitions

rocketlikeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a rocket, especially in speed or shape.
The car's rocketlike acceleration left everyone in awe.
rocketlikeadverb
In a manner resembling a rocket; with great speed or sudden acceleration.
The motorcycle shot forward rocketlike once the light turned green.