catlike

adjective
UK: /ˈkætlaɪk/
US: /ˈkætlaɪk/

  1. Resembling a cat in appearance or behavior.

    1. She moved with a catlike grace across the room to greet her guests.
    2. The thief had a catlike agility, scaling the wall with surprising ease in the night.

  2. Having qualities typically associated with cats, such as independence, stealth, or cunning.

    1. The spy had a catlike manner, always observing without being noticed.
    2. The negotiator used a catlike approach, waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce.

Synonyms

feline stealthy graceful agile
catlike adverb

  1. In a manner resembling that of a cat.

    1. The shadow moved catlike across the wall as the light flickered.
    2. He crept catlike through the tall grass, hoping to surprise his unsuspecting prey.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "catlike" in English means: Resembling a cat in appearance or behavior., Having qualities typically associated with cats, such as independence, stealth, or cunning..

The phonetic transcription of "catlike" is /ˈkætlaɪk/ in British English and /ˈkætlaɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "catlike": feline, stealthy, graceful, agile.

Example usage of "catlike": "She moved with a catlike grace across the room to greet her guests.". More examples on the page.