feline

[US]/ˈfiːlaɪn/
[UK]/ˈfiːlaɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to the cat family; resembling a cat; sly
n. a member of the cat family.

Phrases & Collocations

wild feline

feline behavior

Example Sentences

with feline movement

her face was feline in shape.

large American feline resembling a lion

large feline of upland central Asia having long thick whitish fur

This heavily muscled reptile stalks about on four limbs,its fluid movements and feline grace belying its size.

Researchers soon discovered that this disease,called canine parvovirus, was similar to the feline panleukopenia virus.

Real-world Examples

You must have been felines, so proud.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

The awakening was almost feline in its stealthiness.

Source: Returning Home

The spiderman moves with feline agility.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

If they did, she'd probably need a feline of credit.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2018 Collection

But for the feline Beethoven, the Cat Show see more cacophony than symphony.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

As a result, humans have learned to respect feline independence.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

And the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got a close encounter with two New Zealand's felines.

Source: AP Listening Collection April 2014

How the felines got infected is still unknown.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Felines love to play and explore.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

Next, the owners said the felines' actual names.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American February 2020 Collection

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