1. in a manner resembling an owl, especially appearing wise, solemn, or having large round eyes

Examples

• The professor peered owlishly over his thick glasses at the students.
• She blinked owlishly in the bright morning light.
• The child stared owlishly at the magician’s tricks.
• He nodded owlishly, pretending to understand the complex explanation.
• The librarian looked owlishly serious as she stamped the books.
• After removing his contact lenses, he squinted owlishly at the menu.