More doll-like in appearance or quality; resembling a doll more closely.
From 'doll' plus the comparative suffix '-ier,' forming the comparative degree. This descriptive term likely emerged in the 19th century to describe increasingly realistic or doll-like objects and appearances.
The uncanny valley phenomenon—where something 'dollier' but not quite realistic can feel creepy—is why modern doll makers face a tricky challenge in making dolls appealing rather than unsettling!
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