1. resembling or characteristic of a gnome; small, stocky, and often wizened in appearance
Usage: often used to describe physical appearance or demeanor
2. having the mysterious, magical, or whimsical qualities associated with gnomes
Usage: literary or imaginative use

Examples

• The old gardener had a gnomelike appearance, with a round belly and a weathered face.
• She moved with gnomelike grace through the forest, quick and nimble.
• The cottage had a gnomelike charm, with its crooked roof and tiny windows.
• His gnomelike features—a pointed nose and twinkling eyes—made him seem perpetually amused.
• The gnomelike figure in the painting seemed to guard some ancient secret.
• Children were delighted by the gnomelike decorations scattered throughout the garden.