owlish
resembling or characteristic of an owl: His thick glasses give him an owlish appearance.
Origin of owlish
1Other words from owlish
- owl·ish·ly, adjective
- owl·ish·ness, noun
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How to use owlish in a sentence
His delight reached the merman, who sat up to gaze owlishly at the coils the stranger pulled from concealment.
Star Born | Andre NortonLucca stood off at a little distance studying him owlishly for a minute or two as he was chatting to me in the wings.
Memoirs of an American Prima Donna | Clara Louise KelloggHis note of laughter joined hers as they sat staring owlishly at each other through the dark of the after-storm.
The Palace of Darkened Windows | Mary Hastings BradleyThe aliens huge yellow eyes blinked owlishly and the slash-like mouth worked as if he wanted to call for help.
The Sex Life of the Gods | Michael KnerrBaldy reflected a few seconds, blinking owlishly at the instrument, then told him.
Lion Loose | James H. Schmitz
British Dictionary definitions for owlish
/ (ˈaʊlɪʃ) /
like an owl
solemn and wise in appearance
Derived forms of owlish
- owlishly, adverb
- owlishness, noun
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