Owlish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊlɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Owlish is an adjective meaning Resembling or characteristic of an owl.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of an owl.
More Meanings
- Wise and solemn.
- Stupid; dull-looking.
Example Sentences
He stands precociously possessed of centuries of owlish wisdom.
This owl imitated Trumpkin’s voice rather well, and there were sounds of owlish laughter all round.
[…] their large black eyes scanned the drawings with the owlish look of wisdom peculiar to connoisseurs.
"Any more big words coming?" he asked. "Owlish, stupid, brutal, unloving? That's you all over. Have you murdered anybody?"
Synonyms for owlish
Depending on context, synonyms include owllike, owly, strigine, wise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wise, owly, owllike, ostrichy, otterlike, woolish.
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