DOGGISH Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

doggish

adjective

Definition of doggish

as in doggy

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Recent Examples of doggish And then, there were times when his snarl and growl came out, his doggish bite was evident. — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 June 2021

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Adjective

One simply went outside through a doggy door, while the other tried to engage the man, walking up to him repeatedly with toys in mouth, tail wagging.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Chanel the chihuahua, got the birthday of her doggy dreams when her owner, Ericka Islas, threw her a quinceañera this month at her Denver home, complete with a tiara and a pink tutu.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of doggy

Adjective

Inspired by Parton’s iconic flashy feminine style, Musgraves wore a formfitting hot-pink sparkly dress with feather trimming, silver hoop earrings, and purple eye shadow.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Philo hasn’t been as flashy as Chambliss during the Gators’ fast start, but has been efficient and unflappable at the controls of an attack setting a torrid pace while averaging 54 points.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashy

Adjective

The Art Nouveau interiors, featuring mosaics and furnishings designed by leading artists and artisans of the era, evoke an elegant and cosmopolitan Milan, while at the bar, the Campari seltzer remains the house specialty.

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Lee’s lines have the intimacy and metaphysical heft of prayer; their elegant recursions and repetitions call to mind the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

Yeti’s new Rambler Bowls are the outdoor-lover’s ideal, and an essential addition to any tailgate setup, offering the same double-wall vacuum insulation as the brand’s famous drinkware with secure lids and an handsome aesthetic.

— Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
The handsome wooden bench is crafted from solid poplar, features antique bronze hardware, and sports the soft and airy Seadrift finish, ideal for coastal, modern farmhouse, and contemporary dining rooms alike.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

The nor’easter that pounded North Carolina’s Outer Banks has turned the majestic sand dunes into death traps, coastal experts say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Set the scene Beyond the majestic main building, which sits on one of the endless curves of the Amalfi road, there are two new villas in addition to an older one, the beautiful Romeo e Giulietta.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

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