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owlish

/ˈaʊ.lɪʃ/

Traduction: Qualifie l'apparence ou l'expression d'une personne rappelant un hibou, souvent avec de grands yeux ronds, et évoquant un air sage, sérieux ou studieux.

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adjective

/ˈaʊ.lɪʃ/C2formal
  • frQualifie l'apparence ou l'expression d'une personne rappelant un hibou, souvent avec de grands yeux ronds, et évoquant un air sage, sérieux ou studieux.

Describes a person's appearance or expression as resembling an owl, typically suggesting a wise, serious, or studious look, often with large or round eyes.

  1. Resembling an owlC1formal

    Having an appearance or manner that is reminiscent of an owl, often suggesting a solemn, wise, or serious demeanor.

    frqui ressemble à un hibou

    • He had an owlish face, with large round glasses and a thoughtful expression.
    • She gave him an owlish stare, as if pondering a deep mystery.
    • The professor's owlish features made him look perpetually wise.
Formes
  • more owlish comparative form
  • most owlish superlative form