catlike

ˈkætˌlaɪk

Definition

Definition of catlike - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

felineresembling a cat in appearance or behavior

Her catlike eyes glowed in the dark.

feline

nimblemoving with agility and grace

He made a catlike leap over the fence.

feline

graceful

behavior

Rare

being quiet and stealthy in movement

Rare

She approached the room with catlike silence.

sneaky

stealthy

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of catlike

Old English, catt (cat) + -like (resembling)

Terms with catlike included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

cattish

adj.

catlike

having qualities or behaviors like a cat

felinity

catlike traits

quality or condition of resembling a cat

fossa

zoology

large catlike mammal from Madagascar

linsang

asian mammal

small catlike mammal from Asia in Prionodontidae family

linsang

african mammal

small catlike mammal from Africa in Viverridae family

miaou

pet sounds

utter a catlike cry

Examples of catlike in a sentence

She moved with a catlike grace across the stage.
She moved with a catlike stealth through the room.
His catlike reflexes saved him from the falling object.
The catlike grace of the dancer was mesmerizing.
He moved with catlike precision through the dark room.

View all translations of catlike

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:félin, furtif, ...
German:katzenartig, lautlos, ...
Italian:felino, silenzioso, ...
Spanish:felino, sigiloso, ...
Portuguese:felino, silencioso, ...
Chinese:猫一样的, 像猫一样敏捷, ...
Japanese:猫のような, しなやかな, ...
Arabic:قِطِّي, رَشيق كالقِطَّة, ...
Hebrew:חֲתוּלִי, חֲרִישִׁי, ...
Russian:кошачий, ловкий, ...
Ukrainian:котячий, тихий, ...
Hindi:बिल्ली जैसा, फुर्तीला, ...
Bengali:বিড়ালসুলভ, নিঃশব্দ, ...
Catalan:gatí, àgil, ...
Czech:kočičí, hbitý, ...
Danish:katteagtig, smidig, ...
Dutch:katachtig, katachtige, ...
Greek:αιλουροειδής, ευκίνητος, ...
Hungarian:macskaszerű, kecses, ...
Khmer:ដូចឆ្មា, រហ័សរហួនដូចឆ្មា, ...
Korean:고양이 같은, 민첩한, ...
Persian:گربه‌سان, گربه‌وار, ...
Polish:koci, cichy, ...
Portuguese (BR):felino, ...
Romanian:felin, agil, ...
Swedish:kattlik, ...
Thai:คล้ายแมว, คล่องแคล่วเหมือนแมว, ...
Turkish:kedi gibi, çevik, ...
Vietnamese:giống mèo, nhanh nhẹn như mèo, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.