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
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
He jumped the last six steps, landing catlike on the hall carpet, looking around for Dobby.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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