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wolflike Synonyms

Another word for wolflike

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

Resembling or characteristic of a wolf in physical appearance, build, or movement.

Usage Example

"The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful dog with a thick coat and distinctly lupine features."

Strongest
lupine
wolfish
Strong
canine

• adjective (Context 2)

Exhibiting fierce, predatory, or ravenous behavior reminiscent of a wolf.

Usage Example

"After hiking through the mountains all day without a meal, the campers attacked their dinner with wolfish hunger."

Strongest
wolfish
lupine
Strong
predatory
ravenous
voracious
ferocious
rapacious

Opposites of wolflike

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

gentle
docile
meek
See all opposites of wolflike

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wolflike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wolflike
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