owlishness

/ˈaʊlɪʃnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of looking or behaving like an owl, especially having a serious, wise, or staring appearance.
    • The child's owlishness, with her round glasses and serious gaze, charmed everyone.
    • There was a certain owlishness in the way he tilted his head and observed the room.
    • His owlishness made him seem older and more thoughtful than his classmates.
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