Like a lamb later in life? (8)
I believe the answer is:
sheepish
'like' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sheepish that I've seen before include "Shyly embarrassed" , "Embarrassed in woolly way?" , "Embarrassed -- like ewe!" , "Embarrassedly shy" , "Embarrassed, looking silly" .)