doggish

adjective

Definition of doggishnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggish
  1. doggy
  2. flashy
  3. graceful
  4. gallant
  5. elegant
  6. handsome
  7. majestic
  8. sophisticated
Adjective
  • Bring your furry friend along but be ready to pack out their business with doggy bags as there are no trash bins along the trail.
    — Nick Wagner, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • When local dog trainer Chloe meets her match (as a one-night stand first) in the form of Sawyer, a new doggy daycare owner, the sparks fly and hijinks ensue in classic rom-com fashion.
    — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of doggy
Adjective
  • Halligan is concerned not only about their accessibility but also about how their bright, flashy packaging appeals to young people.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But Bo didn’t wear expensive clothes, drive flashy cars or take vacations, Lu said.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • Yet 20 minutes later, it was long forgotten during a graceful balance beam routine that brought her to within striking distance of the lead.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, travelers will awake among the graceful canals and bridges of Venice, with a private water taxi to ferry them into the heart of the Venetian lagoon to explore the city’s many islands.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Follow what feels elegant, interesting, and horizon-widening.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Later on, Bret wanders away from his friends and runs into Debbie’s father, Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), entertaining handsome young men in the hot tub.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The younger Gere plays Robert Mallory, the handsome new student who transfers to Buckley prep at the same time that The Trawler begins killing local teens.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Shot across the teeming city streets and the majestic underground caves of Ireland, Bucking Fastard features operatic imagery from the director’s longtime cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The rolling hills behind the beach looked majestic against the darkening sky.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of majestic
Adjective
  • The company is also profitable, a financial positioning that gives the founder the freedom to invest in higher quality materials, moving Sézane slightly upmarket, while shifting the editorial styling to feel more sophisticated.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But for most Americans, direct access has remained limited by high investment minimums, limited access to private transactions and a market that has historically favored large, sophisticated investors.
    — Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophisticated

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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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