Pronunciation: /ʃiːplaɪk/
adjective resembling or characteristic of a sheep; docile or easily influenced
A1 The sheep in the field were sheeplike in their behavior, following each other wherever they went.
A2 The students behaved sheeplike, all lining up quietly and following the teacher's instructions without question.
B1 The employees were sheeplike in their obedience to the strict company policies, never daring to speak up or challenge them.
B2 The cult leader had a sheeplike following, with his devoted followers unquestioningly carrying out his every command.
C1 The politician's supporters were sheeplike, blindly following his every word without critically analyzing his policies.
C2 The soldiers marched in sheeplike formation, moving in perfect unison as if controlled by a single mind.
formal The sheeplike behavior of the followers was evident as they blindly followed the leader's orders.
informal Sheeplike, they all just went along with whatever the popular girl said.
slang Don't be so sheeplike and just do what everyone else is doing.
figurative Her sheeplike obedience to authority figures was both admirable and concerning.
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