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owl·ish (ou

l

sh)

adj.

Resembling or characteristic of an owl.

owlish·ly adv.

owlish·ness n.

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Adj.

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owlish - resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance

wise - having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment"

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His late Excellency, whom the august favour of his Imperial master had imposed as Ambassador upon several reluctant Ministers of Foreign Affairs, had enjoyed in his lifetime a fame for an owlish, pessimistic gullibility.

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