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

For two decades, James Marsden has crafted memorable characters — many affable, some wolfish — in high-profile films and television shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2023

But when Bobbie takes advantage of Jamie’s jitters to suggest that he marry her instead of Paul, she doesn’t seem needy or wolfish, as Bobby did when propositioning Amy; she seems foolish and disrespectful.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2021

“Do not listen, little future person! Behaving like a wild animal is all very well for your father’s wolfish wards, but it will never do for the heir to this great estate!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood