Leonine: meaning, definitions and examples
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leonine
[ หlษษnaษชn ]
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 personโs 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:
๐ต๐น leonino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคเคน เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช lรถwenhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ singa
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะตะพะฝัะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ leoniowy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ๅญใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท lรฉonin
๐ช๐ธ leonino
๐น๐ท aslan gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ levรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ levรญ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎๅญ่ฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ levji
๐ฎ๐ธ ljรณnslรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััััะฐะฝะดะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลir kimi
๐ฒ๐ฝ leonino
Etymology
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.
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