scrolllike

Scrolllike is an adjective used to describe objects, patterns, or effects that resemble a scroll in form, texture, or motion. The resemblance may be literal, referring to the rolled edges or curled ends of a manuscript scroll, or metaphorical, describing visual motifs that evoke a curling, flowing appearance.

Etymology: The word is formed from the noun scroll and the suffix -like, indicating resemblance. It is used in fields such as art history, architecture, design, typography, and digital interfaces to convey a particular visual or stylistic quality.

In decorative arts, scrolllike patterns appear as volutes or curling acanthus foliage that mimics rolled parchment. In typography and lettering, letters or ligatures may be described as scrolllike if their strokes curl or extend into spirals. In interface design, a scrolllike effect or animation describes content that unfolds in a manner reminiscent of scrolling, often guiding the viewer's attention smoothly through a page.

Related terms include scrollwork, volute, scroll motif, and ornamental spirals. The term is rarely used as a technical standard; its interpretation depends on context and discipline.