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Definition of hawklike
hawklike
/ˈhɔːk.laɪk/
hawk · like
hawklike Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Resembling a hawk in physical appearance, especially in having a sharp, hooked nose or prominent, angular facial features.
Example
"The portrait captured the elderly statesman's hawklike profile and piercing eyes."
2
Characteristic of a hawk in behavior or perception, especially in being keenly observant, vigilant, or predatory.
Example
"The editor reviewed every manuscript with hawklike attention to detail, catching even the smallest typographical errors."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hawklike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hawklike