wolfishly

• Наречие, означающее 'по-волчьи' — обычно используется для описания голодного, жадного или хищнического способа выполнения действия, часто с оттенком сильного желания или свирепости.

An adverb meaning 'in a wolfish manner' — typically used to describe a hungry, greedy, or predatory way of doing something, often with a connotation of intense desire or ferocity.

1. In a hungry or greedy mannerC1informal

   In a way that suggests great hunger or eagerness, like a wolf.

   Жадно

   • He wolfishly devoured the entire pizza in minutes.
   • She looked at the chocolate cake wolfishly.
   • The children ate their dinner wolfishly after playing outside.

   Synonymsavidlygluttonouslygreedilyhungrilyinsatiablyrapaciouslyravenouslyvoraciously

   Antonymsmoderatelysparinglytemperately

2. In a predatory or lecherous mannerC2informal

   In a way that suggests aggressive or predatory sexual desire.

   Хищно

   • He grinned wolfishly at the new intern.
   • She noticed him staring wolfishly across the room.
   • The villain in the movie smiled wolfishly at his victim.

   Synonymslasciviouslylewdlylustfullyrapaciouslysalaciouslywantonly