Houndly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Houndly is an adjective meaning Of, like, or characteristic of hounds or dogs; doglike; dogly; canine.
Meaning
Of, like, or characteristic of hounds or dogs; doglike; dogly; canine.
Example Sentences
[...] all of which really ought to be secondary considerations to those two houndly gifts, the keen, discriminating sense of smell, and ready, truthful tongue.
But nothing compares to the adoring look in those houndly eyes, nor the profound sigh of bliss when that large head is lowered onto your lap to receive gentle [...]
Of course, I knew he couldn't read; we loved this basset for his extraordinary beauty and houndly bouquet, not his brains. But he had been quite the book-hound as a youngster, [...]
Word Forms
- houndlier
- houndliest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include houndish, houndlike, houndy, doggish, doggy, caninelike.
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