1. resembling an orchid in appearance, delicacy, or beauty

Examples

• The orchidlike blooms attracted many admirers at the flower show.
• Her orchidlike complexion was pale and refined.
• The artist painted orchidlike flowers with intricate purple petals.
• The garden featured several orchidlike plants that weren’t actually orchids.
• His orchidlike sensitivity made him unsuited for rough work.
• The fabric had an orchidlike pattern in soft pastels.