1. resembling or characteristic of a civet; having qualities similar to those of a civet animal
Usage: typically used in zoological or descriptive contexts

Examples

• The civetlike creature moved silently through the forest undergrowth.
• Researchers noted the animal's civetlike scent glands and spotted coat.
• The museum display featured a civetlike specimen from Southeast Asia.
• The nocturnal mammal had civetlike hunting behaviors and dietary preferences.