wolfish

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
  2. adjective devouring or craving food in great quantities

Etymology

From wolf + -ish.

In classic literature

Synonyms

wolflike

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