vjetlike

Vjetlike is an adjective used to denote wind-like characteristics of an object, phenomenon, or texture. The term appears in discussions linked to Slavic languages as well as in descriptive writing where a wind-associated impression is intended. It is formed from a root related to wind, typically vjetar, with a suffix that conveys likeness. Because the exact sense can vary by language and context, vjetlike often functions as a descriptive rather than a precise technical term.

In meteorology and fluid dynamics, the word may be employed informally to describe flow patterns that are gusty, turbulent, or have a directional, airy quality, as opposed to smooth laminar motion. In literature, design, and art criticism, vjetlike imagery evokes movement and air, such as swaying textiles, raised dust, or sound motifs that resemble wind.

Usage notes: The term is not a standardized technical label; its adoption is limited to particular regions or stylistic registers and may appear as a calque or loanword from English wind-like in translations.

See also: wind; gust; breeze; wind-related design; linguistic morphology.