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

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
After pulling in pet lovers last year on Superman, the doggy treat label is back with a new co-branded product, the Milk‑Bone Krypto Soft & Chewy Mini Treats.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Definition of doggy

Adjective

In the fall, the flashy Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, designed like a stack of nine askew cubes, will soar past to its final height of 1,049 feet.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Even the flashy LEDs on the side still work, as does the brake light, adjustable headlight, and turn signals.

— Joe Salas July 20, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of flashy

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Roman designer Ludovica Malagò, who cofounded Studio Malià with Gaia Rebecchini, demonstrates one graceful way to do so in this recent project.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
Liu dazzled audiences with her graceful moves and flawless tricks on the ice.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of graceful

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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

The Santa Monica Proper is sited partially (the rest is in two new-build towers) within the handsome Santa Monica Professional Building, a historic, Spanish Colonial-style structure embellished with eye-catching Moorish details.

— Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
At the same time, the director was himself a devastatingly handsome heartbreaker — several of his actresses, including the legendary Maria Callas, fell hard for him — and so perhaps knew something about the aloof, unnamed lover being pined for.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Delphiniums are tall, majestic flowering plants that provide a strong vertical accent to perennial borders.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
The olive trees outside their home, majestic and thriving — not just a livelihood for many local farmers but a symbol of community.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

The closed-toe sandal features an ankle tie and a sophisticated slingback design.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Of course, the Stark Varg remains the benchmark in this segment, boasting substantially more power, sophisticated ride modes and a growing reputation on race tracks around the world.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

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