Definition of HAWKISH

hawkish

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
    • "hawkish congressman"

Adj

  • Resembling a hawk in appearance or behaviour.
  • Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.
  • Favouring increasing interest rates; inclined towards increasing interest rates.

Origin / Etymology

From hawk + -ish.

Antonyms

dovish

Scrabble Score: 20

hawkish is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hawkish is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hawkish is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

hawkish is a valid Words With Friends word