lamblike

1 6.3

Very gentle and quiet like a lamb

adjective
/ˈlæmˌblaɪk/

: como un cordero

She has a lamblike demeanor that puts everyone at ease.

Examples

Her lamblike demeanor made her instantly likable to everyone she met.
He accepted the criticism in a lamblike manner, never protesting or raising his voice.
The students listened with lamblike obedience to the principal’s instructions.
The lamblike child quietly listened to the story.
The child's lamblike demeanor made everyone around her feel calm and relaxed.
He had a lamblike nature, approaching new challenges with quiet patience.
Her lamblike qualities shone through as she comforted her friend in distress.

Synonyms

meek

vslamblike

37 4.4

Quiet and gentle and not likely to speak up

adds a gentle comparative image rather than only stating submissiveness

gentle as a lamb

vslamblike

Informal

1 3.9

A person or animal who is very kind and not likely to hurt others

is the single adjective form rather than a two-word expression

sheepy

vslamblike

1 7.9

Having a soft, woolly look or a gentle, shy way

highlights internal meekness rather than just outward look or manner

sheeplike

vslamblike

1 6.8

Being quiet and willing to follow others without question

stresses meek gentleness rather than the tendency to follow others

dovelike

vslamblike

1 4.2

Calm and gentle in appearance and manner, making others feel safe

is more about submissive meekness than peaceful or innocent tone

fawnlike

vslamblike

1 7.0

Having a gentle, shy, innocent manner like a young deer

focuses on meek, obedient temperament rather than youthful timidity

Antonyms

aggressive

329 3.7

Behaving in a hostile way and ready to attack or argue

ferocious

60 5.5

Very strong and violent in a way that hurts or scares

How Gentle

lamblike

1 6.3

meek

37 4.4

gentle

408 1.0

mild

34 3.3

Surface Forms

lamblike positive

Morphology

lamblike = lamb (transparent) = lamb + like

The adjective directly means 'resembling a lamb' formed by productive suffix '-like', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word lamblike comes from lamb ('young sheep') and the ending -like ('similar to'); lambs are often quiet and gentle, so something lamblike is 'meek and gentle'.