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
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
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
He landed catlike on all fours as the hay cart upended in the roadside ditch, its buckled wheels spinning awkwardly.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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