feline

adjective
UK: /ˈfiːlaɪn/
US: /ˈfiːlaɪn/

  1. Relating to cats or the cat family.

    1. The feline agility was apparent as the cat jumped over the fence.
    2. Her feline grace and elegance made her a natural on the dance floor.

Synonyms

catlike cat
feline noun

  1. A member of the cat family; a cat.

    1. The feline stretched languidly in the sun.
    2. Researchers are studying the behavior of felines in the wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "feline": catlike, cat.

Example usage of "feline": "The feline agility was apparent as the cat jumped over the fence.". More examples on the page.