reptilian

American  

[rep-til-ee-uhn, -til-yuhn] / rɛpˈtɪl i ən, -ˈtɪl yən /

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the Reptilia.

2. groveling, debased, or despicable; contemptible.

3. mean; treacherous; harmful.

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noun

1. a reptile.

reptilian Scientific  

/ rĕp-tĭl′ē-ən /

1. Relating to or characteristic of reptiles.

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Etymology

Origin of reptilian

1840–50; < New Latin Reptili ( a ) reptiles (plural of rēptile, neuter of Late Latin rēptilis; reptile ) + -an

Example Sentences

Byrne, now an Oscar nominee for the same role, found herself having to explain that parenthood almost always comes with scheduling conflicts and answer follow-up questions about the reptilian addition to her family.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have been working on the evolution of reptilian heads and noses since my master's degree," he said.

From Science Daily

“In his reptilian survival way, he says ‘I’m going to do this and draw attention away from Epstein,'” he said.

From Salon

The jawbone looked reptilian but had teeth resembling those of dinosaurs.

From Science Daily

‘Happy Gilmore’ star Adam Sandler shares a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star, Morris the alligator, who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado.

From Los Angeles Times