wolfish
pronunciation
How to pronounce wolfish in British English:
UK [ˈwʊlfɪʃ]
How to pronounce wolfish in American English:
US [ˈwʊlfɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
- devouring or craving food in great quantities
Word Origin
- wolfish (adj.)
- 1560s, from wolf (n.) + -ish. Earlier form was wolvish (early 15c.). Related: Wolfishly; wolfishness.
Example
- 1. He gave her a wolfish grin .
- 2. No more my splintered heart and maddened hand were turned against the wolfish world .
- 3. It is not an elegant comparison , but there is something wolfish in society .
- 4. I looked at her , dumb and wolfish . She at once enraged and shamed me .
- 5. Van cheele thought he looked just as strange and wolfish as before . But miss van chee 1e thought he was sweet .