Definition of WOLFISH

wolfish

Adjective

  • Resembling a wolf in appearance or characteristics.
  • resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
    • "wolfish rapacity"

Adjective Satellite

  • devouring or craving food in great quantities

Adj

  • Of, like, or pertaining to a wolf.
  • Of, like, or pertaining to a wolf.
  • Suggestive or characteristic of a wolf.
  • Fierce; menacing; savage.

Examples

  • His WOLFISH grin appeared as he saw an opportunity for a high-scoring play.

Origin / Etymology

From wolf + -ish.

Scrabble Score: 16

wolfish: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wolfish: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wolfish: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

wolfish: valid Words With Friends Word