Wolflike (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf; "ran in wolflike packs"; "wolfish rapacity".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The large dog's wolflike howl echoed through the forest at night.
- Their wolflike behavior in the business world earned them a reputation for ruthlessness.
- The pack of feral children roamed the streets with a wolflike ferocity that struck fear into the hearts of locals.
- With his sharp features and piercing gaze, he gave off a wolflike air that was unsettling to strangers.
- The investors approached the struggling company with wolflike instincts, ready to pounce on any sign of weakness.