wolfish

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈwʊlfiʃ/, /ˈwʊlviʃ/

Adjective

wolfish

1. Pertaining to wolves.
2. Having the characteristics or habits of a wolf.
   • 1820, Walter Scott, Ivanhoe, Chapter 1,

     “ […] Here, Fangs! Fangs!” he ejaculated at the top of his voice to a ragged wolfish-looking dog […]

   a wolfish appetite
3. Fierce; savage; menacing.

Synonyms

• (pertaining to wolves) lupine
• (having the characteristics of a wolf) lupine, wolfy, wolflike

Translations

• French: lupin (rare)
• Russian: во́лчий

Translations

• French: de loup
• Russian: во́лчий

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