Definition of Lamblike

1. Adjective. Like a lamb in meekness and gentleness.

Similar to: Compliant

Definition of Lamblike

1. a. Like a lamb; gentle; meek; inoffensive.

Definition of Lamblike

1. Adjective. Like a lamb; gentle; inoffensive. ¹

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Definition of Lamblike

1. resembling a lamb [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lamblike

lambier
lambies
lambiest
lambing
lambing paralysis
lambing sickness
lambings
lambkill
lambkills
lambkin
lambkins
lambless
lamblia
lambliases
lambliasis
lamblike (current term)
lambling
lamblings
lambo lambo
lamboid suture
lamboys
lambren
lambrequin
lambrequins
lambrusco
lambruscos
lambs
lambskin
lambskinnet
lambskins

Literary usage of Lamblike

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Representative One-act Plays by British and Irish Authors by Clark, Barrett Harper, 1890- (1921)
"Reggie has the same trick . . . it's in the family. I haven't it. [He is returning to the letter. Bid the Vicar interposes, lamblike, ominous though. ..."

2. Ireland: A Study in Nationalism by Francis Hackett (1918)
"There was nothing lamblike about early Irish history, and I submit that the ... And, if the Irish leaders were never particularly lamblike, neither were the ..."

3. Ireland: A Study in Nationalism by Francis Hackett (1918)
"There was nothing lamblike about early Irish history, and I submit that the ... And, if the Irish leaders were never particularly lamblike, neither were the ..."

4. The Prophetic History of the Christian Religion Explained: Or, A Brief by John George Schmucker (1821)
"And perhaps those martyrs arc also themselves informed by these words, that a lamblike conduct in this trying season, would be the most prudent and ..."

5. Biographical Lectures by George Dawson (1887)
"He immediately broke out into all kinds of lamblike raptures. ... And then, more lamblike than ever, he says, " Positively the best thing a man can have to ..."

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