Owlish: meaning, definitions and examples

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owlish

 

[ หˆaสŠ.lษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

characteristics, appearance

The term 'owlish' is used to describe someone who resembles or has characteristics similar to an owl. This can refer to physical features such as wide eyes, a serious demeanor, or a thoughtful expression. Additionally, it may also imply behavior that is wise or observant, akin to how owls are often perceived in folklore. Owlish individuals may appear knowledgeable or contemplative, often giving off an aura of intelligence.

Synonyms

introspective, scholarly, serious, thoughtful, wise.

Examples of usage

  • She gave me an owlish look as I explained the situation.
  • His owlish glasses made him appear more scholarly.
  • The professor had an owlish demeanor, always deep in thought.
  • In the meeting, her owlish insights impressed everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "owlish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de coruja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเฅ‚ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eulenhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti burung hantu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฒะธะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฏใƒญใ‚ฆใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hibou-like

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ como un bรบho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baykuลŸ gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ฌ๋นผ๋ฏธ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุจูˆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sovy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sovรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ็Œซๅคด้นฐไธ€ๆ ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sovji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ugla-lรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปะฑาฑะป ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒฆแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soviyษ™ bษ™nzษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ como un bรบho

Etymology

The word 'owlish' is derived from the combination of 'owl,' a bird known for its large eyes and nocturnal, perceptive nature, and the suffix '-ish,' which indicates a resemblance or characteristic. The term began to appear in English literature in the late 19th century, capturing not just the physical attributes of owls but also the wisdom often associated with these creatures. Owls have been symbols of wisdom in various cultures, and as such, the word 'owlish' conveys an association between the qualities of owls and human traits. The concept of being 'owlish' has evolved to depict individuals who exhibit not only physical traits reminiscent of owls but also thoughtful or astute qualities in their behavior or thinking patterns, reflecting a broader interpretation of the characteristics of these enigmatic birds.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,508, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.