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herdlike

UK
/ˈhɜːdlaɪk/
US
/ˈhɜrdlaɪk/

Translations

herdlikeadjective
more herdlike
Comp.
most herdlike
Super.
UK
/ˈhɜːdlaɪk/
US
/ˈhɜrdlaɪk/
grégaireSe dit surtout du comportement ou de la mentalité; souvent péjoratif.
The herdlike behavior of the crowd made it difficult for anyone to express a dissenting opinion.
Le comportement grégaire de la foule rendait difficile l’expression d’une opinion dissidente.
Additional translations
moutonnierPlus familier ou figuré; souligne l’imitation du groupe sans esprit critique.
Synonyms
social
gregarious
mob-like
collective
conformist
herdlikeadverb
UK
/ˈhɜːd.laɪk/
US
/ˈhɝd.laɪk/
Used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, e.g. "They moved herdlike."
en troupeauEmploi surtout concret, pour un déplacement ou un mouvement collectif.
The commuters flowed herdlike through the station during rush hour.
Les navetteurs se déplaçaient en troupeau dans la gare pendant l’heure de pointe.
Additional translations
de façon grégaireEmploi figuré, pour un comportement collectif ou conformiste.
Synonyms
collectively
en masse
as one
in unison
conformingly
sheepishly

Definitions

herdlikeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a herd, especially in terms of behavior or mentality; conforming to the actions or opinions of a group without individual thought.
The herdlike behavior of the crowd made it difficult for anyone to express a dissenting opinion.
herdlikeadverb
In a manner resembling a herd; collectively or conformingly as a group.
The commuters flowed herdlike through the station during rush hour.
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