Feline Meaning
/ˈfiːlaɪn/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to cats.
adjcatlike (resembling a cat); sleek, graceful, inscrutable, sensual, and/or cunning.
Sentence Examples
The kitten's feline antics were adorable to watch.
I'm a feline scientist.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The graceful ____ creature moved silently along the wooden fence.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The panther moved with a graceful, ____ agility that made it a highly effective hunter in the jungle.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs (“wildcat, marten”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The graceful ____ creature moved silently along the wooden fence.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The panther moved with a graceful, ____ agility that made it a highly effective hunter in the jungle.