feline — relating to cats or other members of the cat family
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to cats or other members of the cat family
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːlaɪn/
Korean meaning: 고양이의, 고양이과의
Korean pronunciation: **피**라인
Example Sentences
- My grandmother moves with feline stealth when sneaking cookies from the jar.
- The burglar's feline reflexes helped him avoid the security cameras.
- She stretched with feline elegance after her afternoon nap.
feline
ADJECTIVE//ˈfiːlaɪn//
relating to cats or other members of the cat family
💡 Concept
A feline stretches lazily on the windowsill, watching pigeons with sharp focus.
🎵 Rhyme
Scholars try to define the feline divine
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfiːlaɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfiːlaɪn/
🌳Etymology
Rootfel-
Suffix--ine
Origin
라틴어 'feles'(고양이)에서 유래된 단어로, 고대 로마시대부터 고양이를 지칭하는 말로 사용되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
declinedivinedefine
decline
divine
define
🔗Collocations
feline grace
feline agility
feline behavior
domestic feline
feline instincts
wild felines
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother moves with feline stealth when sneaking cookies from the jar.”
“The burglar's feline reflexes helped him avoid the security cameras.”
“She stretched with feline elegance after her afternoon nap.”
“The zoo's feline section includes lions, tigers, and leopards.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
catlikecat-relatedleonine
Antonyms
caninedog-like
Related
feralpredatorcarnivoremammalwhiskers
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