With his owlish face, it is easy to understand why he was called `The Professor'.
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Owlish — Owl ish, a. Resembling, or characteristic of, an owl. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
owlish — ► ADJECTIVE 1) like an owl, especially in being wise or solemn. 2) (of glasses or eyes) resembling the large round eyes of an owl. DERIVATIVES owlishly adverb … English terms dictionary
owlish — [oul′ish] adj. like or characteristic of an owl owlishly adv. owlishness n … English World dictionary
owlish — owlishly, adj. owlishness, n. /ow lish/, adj. resembling or characteristic of an owl: His thick glasses give him an owlish appearance. [1605 15; OWL + ISH1] * * * … Universalium
owlish — adj. Owlish is used with these nouns: ↑glasses … Collocations dictionary
owlish — owl|ish [ˈaulıʃ] adj looking like an owl and seeming serious and clever ▪ He was an owlish man, with little round glasses. >owlishly adv … Dictionary of contemporary English
owlish — owl|ish [ aulıʃ ] adjective someone who is owlish has round eyes, or seems wise ╾ owl|ish|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
owlish — adjective looking like an owl and seeming serious and clever: Professor Jay looked owlish in his horn rimmed spectacles. owlishly adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
owlish — UK [ˈaʊlɪʃ] / US adjective someone who is owlish has round eyes, or seems wise Derived word: owlishly adverb She blinked at him owlishly … English dictionary
owlish — /ˈaʊlɪʃ/ (say owlish) adjective owl like …
