Definition

In a manner that resembles a wolf, often suggesting cunning or predatory behavior.

Example

He smiled wolfishly, revealing his intentions were not as innocent as they seemed.

Conversation

Did you see how he smiled at the pizza?

Yeah, it was kind of wolfishly hungry, wasn’t it?

Exactly! I thought he was going to eat it whole.

Right? He definitely had that look in his eyes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Wolfishly** → It is formed from "wolf" (from Old English *wulf*, meaning a wild canine) and the suffix "-ishly" (meaning in a manner of). The word describes behaving in a manner characteristic of a wolf, often implying predatory or cunning behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of the wild canine 'wolf' and how 'wolfishly' means acting in a manner like a wolf, often suggesting cunning or predatory behavior.

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