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catlike

[kat-lahyk] / ˈkætˌlaɪk /
ADJECTIVE
like a cat
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Here, the imagery flickers between the mortal world and more forbidden realms — ghostly knights, ships, catlike creatures.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 31, 2024

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

The sharks are bottom feeders and have elongated catlike eyes.

From New York Times May 12, 2023

Fred and George climbed catlike through the Window into Harry’s room.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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