Meaning & use
feline
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relating to cats, or having qualities associated with cats, such as gracefulness and independence.
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She moved with a feline grace across the stage.
His feline curiosity meant he investigated every open cupboard in the house.
A note on using this word
Also used as a noun ('a feline') to mean 'a cat,' especially in veterinary and scientific writing.
Words with a similar meaning
catlike
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Words with an opposite meaning
canine
Another way to use it
2. noun
a cat.
The vet clinic specializes in treating felines exclusively.
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