Feline means belonging or relating to the cat family.
2. countable noun
A feline is an animal that belongs to the cat family.
The 14lb feline is so fat she can hardly walk.
3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
You can use feline to describe someone's appearance or movements if they are elegant or graceful in a way that makes you think of a cat.
[literary]
She moves with feline grace.
More Synonyms of feline
feline in British English
(ˈfiːlaɪn)
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or belonging to the Felidae, a family of predatory mammals, including cats, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, typically having a round head and retractile claws: order Carnivora (carnivores)
2.
resembling or suggestive of a cat, esp in stealth or grace
noun also: felid (ˈfiːlɪd)
3.
any animal belonging to the family Felidae; a cat
Derived forms
felinely (ˈfelinely)
adverb
felineness (ˈfelineness) or felinity (fɪˈlɪnɪtɪ)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs cat
feline in American English
(ˈfilaɪn)
adjective
1.
of a cat or the cat family
2.
catlike
; esp.,
a.
crafty, sly, stealthy, etc.
b.
graceful in a sleek way
noun
3.
any animal of the cat family
Derived forms
felinely (ˈfeˌlinely)
adverb
felinity (feˈlinity) (fiˈlɪnəti)
noun
Word origin
L felinus < feles, cat
Examples of 'feline' in a sentence
feline
ONLY the cat is feline happy here.
The Sun (2017)
Using the gold for a feline flick will give you instant pretty points.
The Sun (2014)
The cast moved in and out of the audience with an almost feline grace.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
His feline voice was so sweet and high, so innocent.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Really good for a precise, solid feline flick.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A cosy den for your feline friend.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It seems we could learn a lot from our feline friends about how to respect one another's space.
The Sun (2013)
THIS cat is feline the pinch - after getting its head stuck in a tin of cat food.
The Sun (2013)
Perhaps due to this, the five feline cat performers are missing from the film's credits.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There's the fat Japanese feline struggling to get into a cardboard box.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He has wide, feline eyes and a languid, precise way of moving and speaking.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
1 (adjective)
Definition
of or belonging to the cat family
a black, furry, feline creature
Synonyms
catlike
leonine
2 (adjective)
Definition
like a cat, esp. in stealth or grace
He moves with feline pace.
Synonyms
graceful
Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless.
flowing
a smooth flowing line against a cloudless sky
smooth
This exercise is done in one smooth motion.
elegant
Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.
sleek
sleek modern furniture
slinky
She's wearing a slinky black mini-skirt.
sinuous
the sinuous approach of a snake
stealthy
Additional synonyms
in the sense of elegant
Definition
attractive and graceful or stylish
Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.