Associations to the word «Owlish»

Wiktionary

OWLISH, adjective. Resembling or characteristic of an owl
OWLISH, adjective. Wise and solemn

Dictionary definition

OWLISH, adjective. Resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley