fawnlike
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7.0
- adjective
- /ˈfônˌlīk/
- He sat in the leather club chair in front of my desk with an unfaltering, fawnlike expression, utterly compelled by his rationale for ridiculous behavior.
Examples
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With her fawnlike grace, she moved quietly through the forest, avoiding any sudden movements.
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Allison Vanderbilt, her fawnlike eyes wide with vulnerable wonder, was head over heels in love with Tony Valentino.
Fiction book (1990) -
The child had a fawnlike innocence, naïvely trusting everyone around her.
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His fawnlike demeanor made her feel protective, as if he needed guidance in the overwhelming world.
Synonyms
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6.8
Being quiet and willing to follow others without question
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3.9
Having the gentle look and graceful movement of a deer
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6.3
Very gentle and quiet like a lamb
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4.2
Calm and gentle in appearance and manner, making others feel safe
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3.1
Having the looks, voice, or behavior of a baby
Showing simple trust and the innocent look of a baby
How Timid
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fawnlike comes from fawn, the name for a 'young deer' that is gentle and shy, so fawnlike describes a soft, timid, or innocent quality.