wolflike

/ˈwʊlfˌlaɪk/
adverb
  1. In a manner resembling a wolf; fiercely, hungrily, or stealthily.
    • He ate wolflike, tearing into the bread without pausing.
    • She stared wolflike at the last piece of cake, ready to grab it.
    • The scout crept wolflike through the underbrush, barely making a sound.
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a wolf, especially in appearance, behavior, or sound.
    • The dog had a wolflike face with sharp ears and a long snout.
    • She moved with a wolflike grace, silent and alert.
    • His wolflike howl echoed through the forest at night.
  2. Having a fierce, predatory, or hungry nature.
    • The wolflike look in his eyes made everyone step back.
    • The team played with a wolflike intensity, never giving up the chase.
    • Her wolflike appetite surprised everyone at the dinner table.
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