wolfish

• Описывает человека или предмет, напоминающего волка по внешности, поведению или аппетиту, часто подразумевая хищную, свирепую или прожорливую натуру.

Describes a person or thing that resembles a wolf in appearance, behavior, or appetite, often implying a predatory, fierce, or voracious nature.

1. Resembling a wolfC1formal

   Having the appearance or qualities of a wolf, such as a predatory or fierce look.

   Волчий

   • He had a wolfish grin that made everyone uneasy.
   • The stranger's wolfish eyes scanned the room.
   • Her wolfish features were accentuated by the dim light.

   Synonymsferociouspredatorywolflike

2. Ravenously hungryC1formal

   Having a very strong, greedy appetite; devouring food in large quantities.

   Волчий голод

   • After the long hike, they ate with wolfish hunger.
   • He devoured the meal with a wolfish appetite.
   • The wolfish way he ate his dinner surprised everyone.

   Synonymsedaciousgluttonousgreedyinsatiableravenousvoracious

   Antonymsfullsatisfied