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puppylike Antonyms

Opposite of puppylike

Pinning down the opposite of puppylike requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling or characteristic of a puppy, especially in being playful, affectionate, enthusiastic, or eager to please.

Usage Example

"The new intern followed the senior editor around the office with aloof devotion."

Strong
aloof
cynical
jaded

Similar words to puppylike

Words similar to puppylike shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

puppyish
playful
eager
frisky
affectionate
See all synonyms of puppylike

• Nearby Words

puppetry
puppyhood
puppyish
puppylike
purchasable
purchase
purchaser

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Puppylike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/puppylike
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