coltish

Example Sentences

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Coltish, feral and passionately in love, Mr. Grigolo’s Mario is a true hothead.

From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2018

Coltish, fancy free, Ms. Poplavskaya charged through the bare trees like the huntress Diana, waist-length hair flying loose.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2010

The Professor's Coltish Daughter regained her adolescent poise, which was considerable.

From What's He Doing in There? by Leiber, Fritz

Coltish at present, with great wrists shooting ever too quickly beyond his cuffs, and feet that seemed four sizes too large for his ankles, but wait until he began to fill out! thought Claudia proudly.

From The Disturbing Charm by Ruck, Berta

"He may be dead or dying," the Professor's Coltish Daughter suggested briskly.

From What's He Doing in There? by Leiber, Fritz