owl´ish|ness

owl´ish|ness
owl|ish «OW lihsh», adjective.
1. like an owl; like an owl's: »

owlish eyes.

2. trying to look wise: »

an owlish air of wisdom.

owl´ish|ly, adverb.
owl´ish|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • owl´ish|ly — owl|ish «OW lihsh», adjective. 1. like an owl; like an owl s: »owlish eyes. 2. trying to look wise: »an owlish air of wisdom. –owl´ish|ly, adverb. –owl´ish|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • owl|ish — «OW lihsh», adjective. 1. like an owl; like an owl s: »owlish eyes. 2. trying to look wise: »an owlish air of wisdom. –owl´ish|ly, adverb. –owl´ish|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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