puppylike

Boundlessly eager, innocent

Resembling or characteristic of a puppy—eager, playful, clumsy, or affectionate in an endearing way.

The word typically describes behavior or demeanor rather than physical appearance: his puppylike enthusiasm, She greeted me with puppylike excitement.

Often suggests innocence or lack of sophistication, sometimes to a fault.

innocent

naive

Innocently unsuspecting

pure · artless · unsuspecting · credulous · gullible · unworldly · ingenuous · simple · trustful · unguarded

playful

frisky

Lively and playful

energetic · gamboling · spirited · exuberant · lively · mischievous · eager · rambunctious · sprightly · zestful

adorable

cute

Attractively charming

charming · cuddly · darling · precious · heartwarming · appealing · winsome · cherubic · dear · fetching

eager

enthusiastic

Showing intense eager enjoyment

  • excitedEagerly anticipating something
  • keenSharp or enthusiastic
  • devotedLoyally and lovingly attached

attentive · adoring · loyal · faithful · expectant · bright-eyed · earnest · willing · receptive · responsive

Opposites
demeanor and temperament

puppylikejaded

Dulled by overindulgence

world-weary · cynical · weary · apathetic · blasé

disposition toward others

puppylikevicious

Cruelly aggressive in nature

mean · hostile · aggressive · menacing · feral

maturity and experience

puppylikeold

Existing many years

hardened · wizened · grizzled · battle-scarred · seasoned

Family

puppy, pup, puppies, puppyish, pupped, pupping, puppyhood

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G