No. 8,068 in Russian
кукольный
"Кукольный" means "doll-like" or "puppet-related" in English.
In a sentence
У неё в комнате стоял старинный кукольный домик.
In her room, there was an antique dollhouse.
Here, 'кукольный' is used as an adjective meaning 'related to dolls,' describing the type of house.
Её движения были настолько изящны, что казались почти кукольными.
Her movements were so graceful that they seemed almost doll-like.
In this context, 'кукольными' describes the characteristic of movements, metaphorically comparing them to a doll's elegance and precision.
Этот актёр отлично сыграл кукольного персонажа в детской пьесе.
This actor played a puppet character excellently in a children's play.
Here, 'кукольного' describes the character, indicating that it is supposed to resemble or act as a doll or puppet.
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