English Explanatory Dictionary

owly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling or characteristic of an owl.
  2. In a bad mood; cranky.
  3. Seeing poorly.
  4. Silly.

Word forms

owly owlier owliest

Etymology

From owl + -y.

Synonyms

owlish owllike strigine crabby cranky grumpy ornery out of sorts

Derived words

owliness owly-eyed
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