catlike

American

[kat-lahyk] / ˈkætˌlaɪk /

adjective

resembling or typical of a cat.

catlike eyes.
swift and graceful.
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

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catlike

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

Based on comparisons with animals living and extinct, Dr. Wang’s team placed the creature early in the evolution of mammalian carnivores, a group that includes the dog family and catlike and bearlike animals.

From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2023

But the slower movement then makes the robot look sleepy or catlike.

From BBC ● May 4, 2023

“Not a bad hiding place!” said the catlike voice.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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