doglike
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3.7
- adjective
- /ˈdɔɡˌlaɪk/
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perruno
- It always came back to him, a doglike understanding of companionship.
Examples
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They all appeared quite doglike, wet and furry, about the size of chipmunks.
Fiction book (1999) -
There is something doglike about Sam, with his brown eyes shining behind his glasses, his swarthy complexion, and his big hands covered with black hair.
Fiction book (1991) -
Doglike humility, doglike complacency, doglike love, finally.
Fiction book (1998) -
She gazed at it, dismayed, for something about its flesh was doglike, and then looking up, met the eyes of the young blond woman whose fish it was, who stood over it.
Fiction book (1997) -
Bakht disliked the hairy, barking creatures with the doglike snouts and always hurried past their enclosure.
Fiction book (1998) -
He is a prominent scientist, and Mrs. E, who married him very young, has persuaded herself that he is a genius, and that there is something of superior womanliness in her utter lack of pride, in her doglike devotion.
Blog text (29) -
On either side, two long-legged quadrupeds crouched, their vaguely doglike muzzles pointing stiffly in Luke's direction.
Fiction book (1991) -
The puppy's doglike loyalty made him a beloved companion.
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She admired the doglike enthusiasm of her friend whenever he talked about his favorite activities.
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With doglike affection, the little boy hugged his teddy bear tightly.
Synonyms
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3.5
Relating to dogs or animals like foxes
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9.1
Having the look or manner of a friendly, strong dog
Acting like a dog by being loyal or playful
Antonyms
How Doglike
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word doglike comes from the simple English word dog and the ending -like, where -like means 'similar to' or 'like'. So, doglike means 'like a dog', often used for strong loyalty, eagerness to please, or a dog's looks or behaviour.