doglike
doglike — adjective
1. showing the kind of faithful and loving behaviour that people associate with a d
showing the kind of faithful and loving behaviour that people associate with a dog — for example, always wanting to please, stay near, or protect someone
Andrei's doglike loyalty to his grandmother meant he visited her every single day.
doglike loyalty to [person]
The toddler's doglike devotion to his aunt was clear: he cried whenever she left.
doglike devotion to [person]
Sumin watched the school gate with doglike patience, waiting for her best friend to appear.
The Labrador followed its owner with doglike eagerness, tail wagging at every step.
- disloyal
opposite of the faithful behaviour
- independent
opposite of the clinging devotion
用法筆記
Often describes behaviour that is extremely loyal and uncritically devoted, sometimes suggesting a lack of independent judgment. Can also describe physical resemblance to dogs.