wolfish

adjective

wolf·ish | \ ˈwu̇l-fish

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Definition of wolfish

1a : suggestive of a wolf wolfish mongrel dogs— Hoffman Birney a wolfish and withdrawn youth— Marshall Frady

b : befitting or characteristic of a wolf a wolfish appetite

2 : of or relating to wolves

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As tables turn and turn again — nudged along by a wolfish impostor (Ward Horton) and some creative torturing — the movie allows scant time to ponder each new tack. — Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, "Review: A Cover-Up Turns Terrifying in ‘Midnighters’," 1 Mar. 2018 But the horribly convincing part is that Hannah is eventually (if temporarily) won over by Chuck, who reveals his true, wolfish colors towards the episode's end. — Emma Dibdin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Last Night's 'Girls' Called Out Abusive, Powerful Men While The Oscars Celebrated Them," 27 Feb. 2017 Salinger had a leaner, wolfish look, with a hint of terror behind the eyes even when they were lit up. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, "J.D. Salinger biopic 'Rebel in the Rye' falls back on banalities," 8 Sep. 2017 Jessica Coker is a ruthlessly draconian Penny Pennywise, gatekeeper of the public lavatory, and Matt Standley is amusingly wolfish as the corrupt Senator Flipp. — Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, "Review: ‘Urinetown’ delivers major comic relief in Berkeley," 21 Apr. 2017 His wolfish charm, Irish grin and macho flamboyance were perfect for World War II musicals. — Jeanine Basinger, New York Times, "The Ideal Timing of Gene Kelly," 2 June 2017

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