Sheeplike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃip.laɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sheeplike is an adjective meaning Resembling a sheep: docile or uncomplaining, or willing to follow a leader blindly.
Meaning
Resembling a sheep: docile or uncomplaining, or willing to follow a leader blindly.
Example Sentences
I was horrified by their sheeplike acquiescence.
Occasionally I succumb to the vibrations in the atmosphere and follow, sheeplike, the movements of the crowd.
Word Forms
- sheep-like
Synonyms for sheeplike
Depending on context, synonyms include ovine, docile, sheepish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sheepish, docile, ovine, sheep-like, herdlike, sheepy.
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