lamblike

[ lam-lahyk ]

adjective

1. like a lamb; gentle; meek.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamblike¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; lamb + -like

Example Sentences

The police, whenever my mother forebode, would indeed come, and many of the men of the yard would be caught napping, surrendering themselves with lamblike submission.

From Literature

There he goes, looking so meek and lamblike!

From Project Gutenberg

A patient, forbearing, suffering disposition is peculiar to the lamblike temper of the gospel, and is wholly opposed to the bold, contending, daring spirit of the world which leads mankind into quarreling and fighting.

From Project Gutenberg

March is not going out quite as lamblike as the adage would have it, which makes the prospect of opening day in New York just a tad less idyllic than one might hope.

From New York Times

He was maddened by the lamblike demeanor of his own men.

From Project Gutenberg