1. resembling or characteristic of a clam; having the shape, texture, or behavior of a clam
Usage: descriptive; often used in informal or literary contexts
2. tending to be silent, withdrawn, or uncommunicative; quiet and reserved
Usage: figurative; informal

Examples

• The clamlike shell protected the creature inside.
• He remained clamlike throughout the meeting, offering no opinions.
• The clamlike texture of the seafood was chewy and tender.
• She gave a clamlike response, barely opening her mouth to speak.
• The clamlike appearance of the rock formation intrigued the geologists.
• After the argument, he became clamlike and refused to discuss it further.