Wolfish/ˈwʊlfɪʃ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Visual Description Used to describe people who resemble wolves, not just animals. His sharp features gave him a distinctly wolfish look. Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal When describing someone as wolfish, it's about appearance, not behavior. With his thick eyebrows and intense stare, he had a certain wolfish quality.