owllike en · ADJ
Etymology
From owl + -like.
Meanings
-
Resembling or characteristic of a owl.
To these, by the door L. C., the CURATE and the NOTARY, arm in arm; the latter owl-like and titubant
1896, Robert Louis Stevenson, Macaire, act i, scene 2 (stage directions)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most owllike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more owllike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |