1. resembling or having the characteristics of a stalactite; hanging downward in an icicle-like formation
Usage: geological

Examples

• The cave ceiling was covered with stalactitic formations that had grown over thousands of years.
• Stalactitic deposits of limestone hung from the roof of the cavern.
• The mineral-rich water created beautiful stalactitic structures throughout the underground chamber.
• Scientists studied the stalactitic growth patterns to understand the cave’s history.
• The stalactitic formations dripped slowly, adding to the cave’s mysterious atmosphere.
• Visitors marveled at the stalactitic columns that seemed to reach toward the cave floor.