lupoid

/ˈluːpoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a wolf or having the characteristics of a wolf

“The lupoid howl echoed through the forest at night.”

2. noun

a person or animal that resembles a wolf in appearance or behavior

“The researcher studied the behavior of the lupoid creature in the wild.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has a strong, wolf-like quality

“The artist’s lupoid passion for her craft was evident in her work.”

Synonyms

  • canine
  • wolfish

Antonyms

  • domestic
  • tame