Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
×

like-minded

adjective like-mind·ed \ ˈlīk-ˈmīn-dəd \

Definition of like-minded

: having a like disposition or purpose : of the same mind or habit of thought
—

like-mindedly

adverb
—

like-mindedness

noun

See like-minded defined for English-language learners

First Known Use of like-minded

1526

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year
NEW! Time Traveler

LIKE-MINDED Defined for English Language Learners

like-minded

adjective

Definition of like-minded for English Language Learners

  • : having similar opinions and interests

Learn More about like-minded

  1. See words that rhyme with like-minded

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up like-minded? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show hide

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

WORD OF THE DAY

effigy

play

a figure representing a hated person

Get Word of the Day daily email!

TRENDING NOW

  1. asylum 'protection from arrest and extradition given especially to political refugees'

  2. insubordinate 'disobedient to authority'

  3. promulgate 'to make known by open declaration'

  4. epochal 'momentous or unparalleled'

  5. clemency 'merciful treatment of someone who could be given harsh punishment'

SEE ALL

BROWSE DICTIONARY

like-minded

Test Your Vocabulary

Words for Summer: A Quiz

  • a-closeup-of-a-sunflower
  • Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Dictionary Devil

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games