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leonine

 

[ หˆlษ›ษ™naษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

literary description

The term 'leonine' is used to describe something that is characteristic of or resembling a lion. It can refer to physical traits, such as a lion-like mane or bravery associated with lions. In literature, 'leonine' may denote qualities of strength, courage, and regality, often symbolizing leadership or nobility. This term can also be applied more abstractly to describe a personโ€™s demeanor or characteristics that exude dominance or fierceness.

Synonyms

ferocious, lion-like, majestic, regal

Examples of usage

  • He had a leonine presence that commanded attention.
  • The actress's leonine mane of hair highlighted her fierce roles.
  • The king had a leonine personality, inspiring loyalty among his followers.

Translations

Translations of the word "leonine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leonino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค‚เคน เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lรถwenhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ singa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะพะฝั–ะฝััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leoniowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็…ๅญใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉonin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ leonino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aslan gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ž ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ levรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ levรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฎๅญ่ˆฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ levji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณnslรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‹ัั‚ะฐะฝะดะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸir kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ leonino

Word origin

The word 'leonine' originates from the Latin term 'leoninus', which is derived from 'leo', meaning lion. Its roots can be traced back to the earliest discussions of fauna, where lions were often symbols of strength and nobility. As the term evolved through Middle English, it maintained its connections to lions, emphasizing traits that are associated with them. Over time, 'leonine' came to represent not only the physical attributes of lions but also the symbolic qualities of leadership and bravery that these majestic creatures embody. Today, 'leonine' is used broadly in literature and conversations to evoke the essence of lion-like characteristics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,676 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.