English Explanatory Dictionary

owlish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈaʊlɪʃ/

Word forms

owlish more owlish most owlish

Etymology

From owl + -ish.

Synonyms

owllike owly strigine

Derived words

owlishly owlishness
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