wolfish

Hungry and fierce

Wolfish describes qualities associated with wolves—hungry, predatory, or fierce.

A wolfish grin suggests menace or aggressive desire.

A wolfish appetite is ravenous.

The word often carries sexual undertones, implying predatory interest: He gave her a wolfish look across the bar.

leer

leering

Staring with lustful intent

salacious · licentious · lascivious · predatory · crude · indecent · sleazy · creepy · ogling · lewd

fierce

savage

Fierce and untamed

  • ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
  • feralWild after domestication
  • wildNot domesticated or controlled

vicious · snarling · aggressive · brutal · untamed · menacing · intimidating · dangerous · ruthless · merciless

hungry

ravenous

Extremely hungry, insatiable

insatiable · gluttonous · devouring · rapacious · greedy · ravening · predacious · gobbling · gorging · craving

lupine

canine

Of or like dogs

  • packGroup or compress
  • howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
  • alphaFirst Greek letter

den · fur · snout · fangs · pelt · tail · ears · muzzle · nocturnal · loping

predatory

stalking

Stealthy, persistent pursuit

prey · pounce · ambush · stealthy · cunning · calculated · watchful · patient · tracker · lurking

gaunt

lean

Lacking fat; incline

  • angularSharp-edged or rawboned
  • bonyThin, with protruding skeleton
  • haggardExhausted in appearance

drawn · rawboned · spare · wiry · cadaverous · lanky · rangy · scraggly · weathered · grizzled

Categories
Opposites
predatory aggression

wolfishgentle

Soft and kind

meek · lamblike · docile · tame · harmless

appetite/greed

wolfishabstemious

Practicing restraint with indulgences

moderate · temperate · restrained · ascetic · frugal

interpersonal manner

wolfishcompassionate

Showing concern for sufferers

kind · charitable · considerate · benevolent · tender

Family

wolfishly, wolfishness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G