puppy-dog
Adorable young hound
Puppy-dog appears almost exclusively as a modifier, evoking the eager, innocent qualities of a young dog.
Puppy-dog eyes are wide and pleading, designed to melt resistance.
Puppy-dog enthusiasm is boundless and uncritical.
The term often carries a note of gentle mockery—someone with puppy-dog devotion may be endearing but also naive.
Organs of sight
- lookDirect one's gaze
- gazeFixed, intent look
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
- beggingEarnest desperate requesting
adorable · irresistible · innocent · wide-eyed · pitiful · hopeful · longing · imploring
Domesticated household companion
Deep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- adorationProfound loving regard
- followingComing after another
- attachmentConnection or fondness
eagerness · enthusiasm · tail-wagging · unconditional · faithful · companionship · cuddly · loving
eyes
Organs of sight
begging · adorable · irresistible · innocent · wide-eyed · pitiful · hopeful · longing · imploring · soulful
pet
Domesticated household companion
cute · tiny · little · fluffy · soft · fuzzy · paws · fur · snout · ears
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
attachment · eagerness · enthusiasm · tail-wagging · unconditional · faithful · companionship · cuddly · loving · snuggly