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owlish Meaning & Definition

/ˈaʊlɪʃ/

What Does Owlish Mean?

Owlish is an adjective that means Resembling or characteristic of an owl. It can also mean Wise and solemn.

Owlish in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈaʊlɪʃ/
Synonymswise, owlesque and owllike
Comparative / superlativemore owlish, most owlish

Owlish Definition (Adjective)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of an owl.
  2. Wise and solemn.
  3. Stupid; dull-looking.

Synonyms of Owlish

Owlish synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

owlish (comparative more owlish, superlative most owlish)

Origin of Owlish

From owl + -ish. Piecewise doublet of owlesque.

Frequently Asked Questions About Owlish

What part of speech is owlish?

Owlish is an adjective.

What is another word for owlish?

Words with a similar meaning to owlish include wise, owlesque and owllike. See the full list of owlish synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of owlish?

The comparative form is more owlish and the superlative form is most owlish.

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