Doggishly

/ˈdɒɡɪʃli/ adverb

Definition

In a doggish manner; in a way that is dog-like or characteristic of a dog's behavior.

Etymology

From doggish (the adjective) plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly, which converts adjectives into adverbs that describe how something is done.

Kelly Says

Adding -ly to an adjective creates an adverb showing HOW something happens—so 'doggishly' describes the manner of action, like 'He doggishly refused to leave his master's side'!

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