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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Here, the imagery flickers between the mortal world and more forbidden realms — ghostly knights, ships, catlike creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
She moved slowly, catlike, and seemed not too concerned.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2023
When he goes inside, he sees that it has been enveloped in darkness and taken over by evil, shadowy creatures that can resemble everything from blobs to catlike predators.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 20, 2023
Scientists traced SARS-CoV-1 to palm civets, a type of catlike wild carnivore sold as food in some South China markets and restaurants.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
Antonio Foscarelli came into the dining car with a swift, catlike tread.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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