wolfish

Example Sentences

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But in April, Colossal announced a more substantial, still pretty cute achievement: the alleged de-extinction of the dire wolf, in the form of three wolfish pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

Shane's voice was dangerous, dark, exciting, wolfish, a sound once heard never forgotten.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

Those fossil coyotes are bigger and more robust, almost more wolfish, than modern populations.

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2023

Super Bowl Week is famous for its insatiable appetites, unabashed gluttony and wolfish overconsumption.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2022

“As a child, Lord Fredrick was cruelly teased for barking and howling when the moon was full. The Incorrigibles’ wolfish behavior reminded him of his own, but they had no shame about it.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood