hawklike
Keen and watchful
Hawklike describes something resembling a hawk in appearance or manner.
A hawklike nose or profile is sharp and curved, like a hawk's beak.
Hawklike eyes are keen and watchful.
The word can also suggest predatory alertness or aggressive vigilance: He maintained a hawklike focus on the stock market.
Carefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- observantNoticing things readily
- keen-eyedHaving sharp vision
- eagle-eyedExceptionally sharp of vision
sharp-eyed · scrutinizing · vigilant · attentive · perceptive · discerning · scanning · searching
Pursuing wild game
- swoopingDescending in curves
- circlingMoving around a center
- talonsHooked bird claws
- preyAnimal being hunted
raptor · striking · diving · pursuing · stalking · pouncing · ambushing · hovering
Deeply dependent or bent
- aquilineResembling an eagle
- beakedHaving a bill
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- gauntLean from deprivation
lean · narrow · prominent · curved · pointed · chiseled · austere · striking
Planned purpose
- fixedRestored or immovable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- single-mindedDevoted to one purpose
steady · unblinking · penetrating · piercing · intense · riveted · determined · resolute
Hostile and confrontational
- ruthlessLacking any compassion
- mercilessShowing no clemency
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- savageFierce and untamed
ferocious · intimidating · menacing · formidable · unyielding · stern · steely · hard
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
eagle-eyed · sharp-eyed · scrutinizing · vigilant · attentive · perceptive · discerning · scanning · searching · unblinking
hunting
Pursuing wild game
prey · raptor · striking · diving · pursuing · stalking · pouncing · ambushing · hovering · gliding
hooked
Deeply dependent or bent
gaunt · lean · narrow · prominent · curved · pointed · chiseled · austere · striking · distinctive
intent
Planned purpose
- fixedRestored or immovable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- concentratedGathered or intensified
single-minded · steady · unblinking · penetrating · piercing · intense · riveted · determined · resolute · unswerving
aggressive
Hostile and confrontational
- ruthlessLacking any compassion
- mercilessShowing no clemency
- relentlessContinuing without pause
savage · ferocious · intimidating · menacing · formidable · unyielding · stern · steely · hard · unforgiving
hawklikedovelike
Gentle and pure
dovish · pacifist · conciliatory · peaceable · diplomatic
hawklikebaby-faced
Looking younger than one's age
cherubic · doe-eyed · soft · mild-mannered · gentle
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