owlish

[ ou-lish ]

adjective
  1. resembling or characteristic of an owl: His thick glasses give him an owlish appearance.

Origin of owlish

1
First recorded in 1605–15; owl + -ish1

Other words from owlish

  • owl·ish·ly, adjective
  • owl·ish·ness, noun

Words Nearby owlish

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British Dictionary definitions for owlish

owlish

/ (ˈaʊlɪʃ) /


adjective
  1. like an owl

  2. solemn and wise in appearance

Derived forms of owlish

  • owlishly, adverb
  • owlishness, noun

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