catlike
Americanadjective
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resembling or typical of a cat.
catlike eyes.
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swift and graceful.
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stealthy and noiseless.
The scouts crept up on their quarry with catlike tread.
Etymology
Origin of catlike
First recorded in 1590–1600; cat ( def. ) + -like
Example Sentences
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She moved slowly, catlike, and seemed not too concerned.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2023
There’s all kinds of stuff that has tried to be a bit catlike in different ways—mongooses, things like that.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 4, 2023
The sharks are bottom feeders and have elongated catlike eyes.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2023
But the slower movement then makes the robot look sleepy or catlike.
From BBC ● May 4, 2023
Beside her, Loo let out a catlike growl.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
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