The kitten's feline antics were adorable to watch.
Source: tatoeba (8985332)
Feline
/ˈfiːlaɪn/
Synonyms for "feline" (156 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Strong matches (46)
Related words (78)
machiavellianmachiavellicmaltese catmammalmammalianmarsupialmarsupialianmouseromnivorepawkypoliticprimateprivypusspussypussycatquadrupedquietreadyreptile
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: cat, felid, acute, alley cat, amphibian.
- Sentence evidence is available for feline, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "feline".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "feline"
Keep "feline" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "feline" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "feline", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "feline" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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7 entriesMore specific
13 entriesCollocations
11 entriesfeline aestheticsfeline behaviorfeline featuresfeline geneticsfeline gracefeline groomingfeline leukemia virusfeline metabolismfeline populationfeline posturefeline silhouette
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
I'm a feline scientist.
Source: tatoeba (9031217)
Scarcely more than half the stature of their predecessors, these beings were proportionally slight and lithe. Their skin was of a sunny brown, covered with a luminous halo of red-gold hairs, which on the head became a russet mop. Their golden eyes, reminiscent of the snake, were more enigmatic than profound. Their faces were compact as a cat's muzzle, their lips full, but subtle at the corners. Their ears, objects of personal pride and of sexual admiration, were extremely variable both in individuals and races. These surprising organs, which would have seemed merely ludicrous to the First Men, were expressive both of temperament and passing mood. They were immense, delicately involuted, of a silken texture, and very mobile. They gave an almost bat-like character to the otherwise somewhat feline heads. But the most distinctive feature of the Third Men was their great lean hands, on which were six versatile fingers, six antennae of living steel.
Source: tatoeba (11175377)
On stage, this South African singer is a feline presence, her lithe body accentuated by a tight, black satin dress, spiked onyx hair, glossed lips and red stilettos.
Source: tatoeba (11589867)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "feline"?
Closest matches include cat, felid, acute, alley cat, amphibian.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "feline"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.