adjective
- 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.