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wolfish

/ˈwʊl.fɪʃ/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈwʊl.fɪʃ/

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

ruОписывает человека или предмет, напоминающего волка по внешности, поведению или аппетиту, часто подразумевая хищную, свирепую или прожорливую натуру.esDescribe a una persona o cosa que recuerda a un lobo por su apariencia, comportamiento o apetito, a menudo implicando una naturaleza depredadora, feroz o voraz.frQualifie une personne ou une chose qui évoque le loup par son apparence, son comportement ou son appétit, impliquant souvent une nature prédatrice, féroce ou vorace.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die in Aussehen, Verhalten oder Appetit an einen Wolf erinnert, oft mit der Nebenbedeutung von räuberisch, wild oder gefräßig.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que lembra um lobo na aparência, no comportamento ou no apetite, sugerindo muitas vezes uma natureza predatória, feroz ou voraz.zh形容人或事物像狼一样,常指外表、行为或贪婪的食欲方面,多含凶残、贪婪、贪吃之意。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يشبه الذئب في المظهر أو السلوك أو الشره، وغالبًا ما يوحي بطبيعة مفترسة أو شرسة أو أكولة.

  1. Resembling a wolf C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruВолчийesLobunofrqui ressemble à un loupdewölfischptLupinozh狼一般的arذئبي

    Sinónimos: ferociouspredatorywolflike

  2. Ravenously hungry C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruВолчий голодesHambriento como un lobofrAffamé comme un loupdeWolfshungerptFome de lobozh狼吞虎咽arجوع الذئب

    Sinónimos: edaciousgluttonousgreedyinsatiableravenousvoracious

    Antónimos: fullsatisfied

  • more wolfish comparative form
  • most wolfish superlative form