Formless Meaning in English
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Definition
Having no definite shape or structure. Often used to describe something vague, amorphous, or lacking clear physical or conceptual boundaries.
Usage & Nuances
Typically formal, literary, or descriptive. Common in poetry, philosophy, or to describe abstract ideas and things like clouds, dreams, or emotions. Do not use for physical objects that clearly have shape. Similar to 'amorphous' but broader; 'shapeless' is a rough synonym.
Example Sentences
The strange creature was completely formless.
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The cloud looked formless against the sky.
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His ideas were formless and hard to understand.
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The music was so abstract it felt almost formless.
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Fear can sometimes be a formless thing that’s hard to fight.
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The painting’s design was deliberately formless to let viewers use their imagination.
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