Wolf-like

Translation of "wolf-like" into Russian

Adjective

wolf-like

more wolf-like Comp.

most wolf-like Super.

Qualitative compound adjective meaning ‘resembling a wolf’; allows periphrastic comparison.

перен., характеризует сходство с волком по внешности или поведению

The animal let out a wolf-like howl that sent shivers down their spines.

Животное издало волчий вой, от которого по их спинам побежали мурашки.

Additional translations

Adverb

wolf-like

more wolf-like

most wolf-like

Used adverbially to denote manner (‘in a wolf-like way’); takes periphrastic comparison.

наречие, описывает манеру, характерную для волка

The scout moved wolf-like through the silent forest.

Разведчик двигался по-волчьи через тихий лес.

Additional translations

волкоподобно

книжн., редко

Adjective

Resembling or characteristic of a wolf in appearance, behaviour, or nature.

The animal let out a wolf-like howl that sent shivers down their spines.

Adverb

In a manner that resembles the actions or movements of a wolf.

The scout moved wolf-like through the silent forest.