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Antonyms
Etymology

1. owlish

adjective. resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • -ish (English)
  • -ish (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • owl (English)
  • owle (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with owlish


1. Adjective
For example, the classic mourning dove sound – a rhythmic hoot-like coo – definitely sounds a bit owlish, but with just a little experience it’s straightforward to distinguish it.

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