Translations for „wolfish“ in the English » German Dictionary

wolf·ish [ˈwʊlfɪʃ] ADJ

1. wolfish (sexually predatory):

wolfish

lüstern

2. wolfish (voracious):

wolfish

gefräßig

wolfish appetite

unbändiger Appetit

wolfish hunger

Wolfshunger m inf

wolfish hunger

Bärenhunger m inf

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

wolfish appetite

unbändiger Appetit

wolfish hunger

Wolfshunger m inf

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

While his lifestyle is relatively modest compared to the gluttonous indulgences of the past, some wolfish vestiges remain.

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What big green wolfish eyes you have, peeping through those holes!

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With maximum attitude but minimum threat, they present themselves with the empty aggressive gestures of sheep in decidedly wolfish clothing.

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The viewer sees that one mirror has retained his reflection... which then steps out from the crystal with a wolfish smile.

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The first thing you notice about his stern, wolfish portrayal is that he thrives upon revenge in a way that had seldom been seen.

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Today, there are about 2,000 of the wolfish-looking canines.

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There's a wolfish grin on his face.

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We should remember the thousands of individuals and families impoverished and homeless due to the greed of wolfish profiteers.

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It will provide no opportunity for that wolfish grin at the camera as the speedometer hits 200 mph.

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It's as though he has one wolfish wandering eye and another that crinkles with marital affection.

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