1. resembling or having the characteristics of a bud; shaped like or suggestive of a bud

Examples

• The budlike formations on the plant's stem appeared in early spring.
• She admired the budlike clusters of flowers beginning to open.
• The artist painted budlike shapes in soft pastels.
• The coral displayed budlike protrusions along its surface.
• Young leaves often have a budlike appearance before fully unfurling.