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hawklike Synonyms

Another word for hawklike

Choosing another word for hawklike depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling a hawk in physical appearance, especially in having a sharp, hooked nose or prominent, angular facial features.

Usage Example

"The portrait captured the elderly statesman's hawkish profile and piercing eyes."

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hawkish
aquiline
Strong
accipitrine
hooked
beaked

• adjective (Context 2)

Characteristic of a hawk in behavior or perception, especially in being keenly observant, vigilant, or predatory.

Usage Example

"The editor reviewed every manuscript with hawk-eyed attention to detail, catching even the smallest typographical errors."

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hawk-eyed
Strong
eagle-eyed
keen-eyed
vigilant
watchful
predatory
raptorial

Opposites of hawklike

The opposite of hawklike shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

oblivious
inattentive
unobservant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hawklike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hawklike
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