Feline — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈfē-ˌlīn/ fe·line

Meaning & Definition of Feline

Feline (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
  2. resembling a cat
  3. sleekly graceful

Feline (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small domestic animal known for catching mice

    "the commercial claims that the product will please the palate of even the most finicky feline"

    similar: cat, house cat, kitty, moggy (British), puss, pussy, pussycat
    related: mouser, kit, kitten, alley cat, tabby, gib, tomcat

Feline (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. moving easily

    "the thief was eerily feline as he moved stealthily through the darkened rooms"

    similar: agile, featly, graceful, gracile, light, light-footed, lightsome, lissome, lithe, lithesome, nimble, spry
    related: acrobatic, flexible, limber, loose-jointed, pliable, pliant, supple, adroit, deft, dexterous, light-fingered, fleet-footed, sure-footed, athletic, balletic, coordinated
    opposite: awkward, clumsy, gawky, graceless, klutzy, lumbering, ungainly, ungraceful
    near: uncoordinated, inflexible, rigid, stiff, bungling, inept, maladroit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Feline

The most common words with a similar meaning to Feline:

British: moggy
cat, house cat, kitty, puss, pussy, pussycat, agile, featly, graceful, gracile, light, light-footed, lightsome, lissome, lithe, lithesome, nimble, spry

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Feline

Words with the opposite meaning of Feline:

awkward, clumsy, gawky, graceless, klutzy, lumbering, ungainly, ungraceful

Related Words for Feline

mouser, kit, kitten, alley cat, tabby, gib, tomcat, acrobatic, flexible, limber, loose-jointed, pliable, pliant, supple, adroit, deft, dexterous, light-fingered, fleet-footed, sure-footed, athletic, balletic, coordinated

Near Antonyms of Feline

uncoordinated, inflexible, rigid, stiff, bungling, inept, maladroit

Word Forms of Feline

Derived words: feline (noun), felinely (adverb), felinity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Feline

Latin felinus, from felis

First known use: 1681

Words & Phrases Containing Feline

feline distemper, feline panleukopenia

Frequently Asked Questions about Feline

What does "Feline" mean?

"Feline" means of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Feline"?

Other words for "Feline" include cat, house cat, kitty, moggy, puss, pussy, pussycat and agile. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Feline" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Feline"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Feline". Common alternatives include cat, house cat, kitty, moggy, puss, pussy, pussycat, agile, featly and graceful.

What is the opposite of "Feline"?

Antonyms of "Feline" include awkward, clumsy, gawky, graceless, klutzy, lumbering, ungainly and ungraceful. Near antonyms include uncoordinated, inflexible, rigid and stiff.

How do you use "Feline" in a sentence?

Examples of "Feline" in a sentence: "the commercial claims that the product will please the palate of even the most finicky feline"; "the thief was eerily feline as he moved stealthily through the darkened rooms".

Is "Feline" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Feline" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Feline"?

"Feline" is pronounced /ˈfē-ˌlīn/ and divided into syllables as fe·line.

What is the origin of the word "Feline"?

"Feline" comes from Latin felinus, from felis. First known use: 1681.