doggish

Examples

• All

• She gave him a doggish grin after winning the game.

• His doggish behavior made everyone laugh.

• The child’s doggish enthusiasm made everyone smile.

• The doggish antics of the puppy were adorable!

• The doggish behavior of the puppy made everyone laugh as it chased its tail around the yard.

• His doggish enthusiasm for playing fetch showed just how much he loved being outdoors.

• She found his doggish loyalty comforting, always waiting at the door for her to come home.

Synonyms

W

wolfish

vsdoggish

1 6.9

Looking or acting like a wolf, often in a threatening way

is specific to common pet behaviors, including playful or teasing tones

D

doglike

vsdoggish

1 3.7

Having loyalty and wanting to please like dogs

focuses on rough or teasing conduct rather than loyalty or devotion

C

canine

vsdoggish

1 3.5

Relating to dogs or animals like foxes

is more informal and suggests behavior, often playful or critical

P

puppyish

vsdoggish

1 4.2

Acting playful and eager, like a young dog

is also used for rough or mocking behavior rather than pure innocence

W

woofy

vsdoggish

• UK

1 9.1

Having the look or manner of a friendly, strong dog

can imply negative or playful conduct rather than simply friendly strength

P

puppylike

vsdoggish

2.8

Acting playful and innocent like a young dog

has identical meaning but uses a different adjective ending

H

houndy

vsdoggish

8.7

Having looks like a hunting dog or behaving like one, for example sniffing

is broader, covering playful or negative petlike behavior rather than hunting traits

Antonyms

C

cultured

5 5.1

A person who likes and understands art, music, and books

R

refined

• Formal

4 4.1

Showing elegant, polite manners and good taste

How Doglike

doggish

7.4

doglike

1 3.7

doggy

• Baby Talk

31 4.6

canine

1 3.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology