puppetlike Definition
- 1resembling a puppet in being under the control of another person or force
- 2having no will or agency of one's own
Using puppetlike: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puppetlike" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The dictator's followers were puppetlike in their obedience to his every command.
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She felt like a puppetlike figure in her own life, always doing what others wanted her to do.
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The marionette's movements were so fluid and lifelike that it was easy to forget it was just a puppetlike object.
puppetlike Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for puppetlike
Summary: puppetlike in Brief
The term 'puppetlike' [puhp-it-lahyk] describes something that resembles a puppet in being under the control of another person or force, lacking any will or agency of its own. It can be used to describe people who are manipulated or controlled by others, as well as objects that move in a way that is reminiscent of a puppet's movements.
