adj
feline
FEE-lyn
adj
1
Relating to cats, or resembling a cat in grace or manner.
"She moved with a feline grace across the stage."
noun
1
A member of the cat family.
"The vet clinic specializes in treating felines."
How to Use Feline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal or scientific word for "cat-like" or "cat."
Common pairings
feline grace
feline behavior
domestic feline
Word Forms
more feline comparative, felines plural, most feline superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “feline”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She moved with a _____ grace across the stage.
Etymology
From Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs, "cat" or "wildcat."