adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling a cat; feline.
2. 2
   Nimble, quick, graceful.
3. 3
   Slow, deliberate, quiet and stealthy.

   "With cat-like tread, Upon our prey we steal; In silence dread, Our cautious way we feel."

Synonyms

All synonyms

abstruseagilecatlycattycattyclandestine

Antonyms

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overt

Example

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"With cat-like tread, Upon our prey we steal; In silence dread, Our cautious way we feel."

Etymology

From cat + -like.

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