adjective
- resembling an owl in appearance, especially having large round eyes or a solemn expression
- appearing wise or scholarly in a serious, thoughtful way
Examples
- The professor’s owlish appearance made him look very scholarly.
- She peered at me through her owlish glasses.
- His owlish expression suggested deep concentration.
- The child had large, owlish eyes that seemed to take in everything.
- With his owlish demeanor, he was often mistaken for being much older.
- The librarian’s owlish face broke into a rare smile.