Owlishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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owlishly

 

[ หˆaสŠlษชสƒli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behaving

Owlishly means behaving in a manner that is wise, serious, or knowing, similar to the demeanor often associated with owls. This adverb is often used to describe someone who appears thoughtful or pedantic, emphasizing a sense of sage-like wisdom or a tendency to be overly serious.

Synonyms

sagely, seriously, wisely

Examples of usage

  • She looked owlishly at the group as they discussed their silly plans.
  • He spoke owlishly, as if he were the only one who understood the complexities of the situation.
  • The teacher owlishly nodded, confirming that her students had grasped the concept.

Translations

Translations of the word "owlishly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de maneira estranha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเฅ‚ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eulenhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti burung hantu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฒะธะฝะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sowio

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฏใƒญใ‚ฆใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre hibou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera bรบho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baykuลŸ gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์—‰์ด์ฒ˜๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ุจูˆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sovy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sovรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ็Œซๅคด้นฐไธ€ๆ ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sovinasto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ugglulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะบั– ัะธัา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒงแƒแƒงแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sovuลŸ kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ como un bรบho

Word origin

The term 'owlishly' derives from the word 'owl', a bird traditionally associated with wisdom and knowledge in various cultures. The word 'owl' comes from Old English 'ลซle', which is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, reflecting the nocturnal bird's symbolic status as a sage or philosopher. The suffix '-ly' is commonly used in English to form adverbs that denote the manner of an action. Thus, 'owlishly' was formed to convey a specific mannerism that embodies the characteristics attributed to owls. Over time, the term has found its niche in literary and colloquial expressions, often painting a vivid image of individuals who take on a serious or pedantic approach to situations, akin to the watchful, contemplative nature of owls.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,841, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.