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doglike Meaning & Definition

What Does Doglike Mean?

As an adjective, doglike means Similar to that of a dog; canine. It is also used to mean Befitting a dog. As an adverb, it means In a doglike way.

Doglike: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, adverb
Synonymsloyal
Comparative / superlativemore doglike, most doglike

Doglike Definition (Adjective)

  1. Similar to that of a dog; canine.

    doglike nose

  2. Befitting a dog.

    doglike treatment

Doglike as an Adverb

  1. In a doglike way.
  2. As one would act toward a dog

    She treated me doglike.

Synonyms of Doglike

Doglike synonyms and antonyms →

Doglike in a Sentence

doglike nose

doglike devotion

doglike treatment

She treated me doglike.

Word Forms & Grammar

doglike (comparative more doglike, superlative most doglike)

Words That Rhyme With Doglike

Origin of Doglike

From dog + -like.

Questions People Ask About Doglike

Is doglike an adjective or an adverb?

Doglike is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb.

What is another word for doglike?

You can replace doglike with words such as loyal. See the full list of doglike synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of doglike?

The comparative form is more doglike and the superlative form is most doglike.