feline
adj.relating to cats or looking like a cat. You use this word when you want to sound more formal or scientific than just saying 'cat-like'.
adj.relating to or affecting members of the cat family (Felidae); having the physical or behavioral characteristics of a cat. Often used in formal, scientific, or literary contexts to describe movement or appearance.
“She moved across the room with feline grace.”
“The veterinarian specializes in feline health, focusing specifically on the unique dietary needs of older house cats.”
“The dancer's performance was noted for its feline agility, as she transitioned between complex poses with a silent, predatory smoothness that captivated the entire audience.”
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe qualities like grace, movement, or appearance.
Borrowed from Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs (“wildcat, marten”).
Substantive use of the adjective feline, from Latin fēlīnus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.