Owl-like

Describing something that resembles an owl, especially in appearance or behavior. This typically involves large, round, forward-facing eyes, a quiet and watchful demeanor, and a nocturnal or predatory nature. The term can also encompass other physical characteristics associated with owls, such as a silent flight or the ability to rotate their head extensively. It's often used to characterize a person's gaze, or the way they move, embodying an observant, almost ethereal quality. owl-like behavior suggests a preference for nighttime activities and a keen sense of observation.

Owl-like meaning with examples

• With her spectacles perched on her nose and her piercing gaze, the librarian had an owl-like demeanor, silently observing everyone who entered the reading room. Her wisdom seemed to emanate through the space. She exuded an air of knowledge.
• The security camera's lens stared at the building, a stoic owl-like eye vigilantly watching over the streets, capturing every movement in the shadowy areas surrounding the entrance and alerting its handlers to potential danger.
• The hunter moved through the forest, his keen eyes scanning the dense canopy; the way he focused upon any target was so still, and stealthy; he had an owl-like patience, waiting for the perfect moment to strike from a distance.
• He sat by the fireplace, listening intently, his dark, owl-like eyes absorbing every detail of the thrilling story, seemingly unblinking in the fire's glow, absorbing the atmosphere with unwavering focus.