WOLFISHLY

wolfishly

(adverb) in the manner of a wolf

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

wolfishly (comparative more wolfishly, superlative most wolfishly)

In a wolfish way.

Source: Wiktionary


WOLFISH

Wolf"ish, a.

Definition: Like a wolf; having the qualities or form of a wolf; as, a wolfish visage; wolfish designs.

– Wolf"ish*ly, adv.

– Wolf"ish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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