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Webster 1913 Edition


Wolfish

Wolf′ish

,
Adj.
Like a wolf; having the qualities or form of a wolf;
as, a
wolfish
visage;
wolfish
designs.
Wolf′ish-ly
,
adv.
Wolf′ish-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Wolfish

WOLFISH

,
Adj.
Like a wolf; having the qualities or form of a wolf; as a wolfish visage; wolfish designs.

Definition 2024


wolfish

wolfish

See also: wolffish

English

Adjective

wolfish (comparative more wolfish, superlative most wolfish)

  1. Pertaining to wolves.
  2. Akin to the characteristics or habits of a wolf; lupine.
    a wolfish appetite
  3. Fierce; savage; menacing.

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