What does hawky mean?
Hawky means Resembling or characteristic of a hawk..
Hawky
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of a hawk..
Example Sentences
He was a tall man with very powerful-looking shoulders, but his flesh seemed to sag thinly over his big frame; his face was thin, too, over a hawky nose and receding chin and gray hair.
He had a hawky face with a high colour and eyes like slits of blue crystal, set in a web of fine lines. They were hard but not unkind.
Synonyms for hawky
Antonyms for hawky
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Word Forms
- more hawky
- most hawky
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hawky?
Common synonyms include hawklike, beaked.
What is the opposite of hawky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hawky in a sentence?
He was a tall man with very powerful-looking shoulders, but his flesh seemed to sag thinly over his big frame; his face was thin, too, over a hawky nose and receding chin and gray hair.
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