wolfish

adjective
UK: /ˈwʊlfɪʃ/
US: /ˈwʊlfɪʃ/

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a wolf, especially in appearance or behavior.

    1. He gave a wolfish grin to her, showing all his teeth.
    2. The man had a wolfish look about him, making me feel quite nervous.

  2. Predatory or aggressively eager.

    1. The company made a wolfish attempt to take over the rival firm.
    2. With a wolfish appetite, he devoured the entire plate of pasta.

Synonyms

predatory rapacious ferocious voracious
wolfish adverb

  1. In a manner resembling a wolf; predatory or fiercely.

    1. The stray dog eyed the sandwich wolfishly.
    2. He looked at her wolfishly, a spark of desire in his eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wolfish" in English means: Resembling or characteristic of a wolf, especially in appearance or behavior., Predatory or aggressively eager..

The phonetic transcription of "wolfish" is /ˈwʊlfɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈwʊlfɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wolfish": predatory, rapacious, ferocious, voracious.

Example usage of "wolfish": "He gave a wolfish grin to her, showing all his teeth.". More examples on the page.