Definition of Hawkish
Hawkish
hawk·ish
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
resembling a hawk in some way, especially nature/manner or appearance (such as the beak of a hawk);
e.g. The man looked rather hawkish, with beady eyes and a hooked nose.
(adjective)
having an aggressive or militant attitude and advocating for warlike policies, especially in areas such as foreign affairs;
e.g. The current administration is hawkish towards China's business policies.
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