Leonine

/ˈliːənaɪn/
adjective

Relating to or resembling a lion.

He had a leonine mane of hair and a deep, growling voice.
Visual representation of "leonine" - Relating to or resembling a lion.

Often appears as...

  • leonine features
  • leonine mane
adjective

Characterized by bravery or nobility.

He was known for his leonine courage on the battlefield.
Visual representation of "leonine" - Characterized by bravery or nobility.

Often appears as...

  • leonine bravery
  • leonine courage
adjective

Of or pertaining to stone containing impressions or fossils of a lion.

The archaeologist discovered a leonine artifact at the excavation site.
Visual representation of "leonine" - Of or pertaining to stone containing impressions or fossils of a lion.

Often appears as...

  • leonine stone
  • leonine fossil

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adjective

Relating to or resembling a lion.

He had a leonine mane of hair and a deep, growling voice.
Visual representation of "leonine" - Relating to or resembling a lion.

Often appears as...

  • leonine features
  • leonine mane
adjective

Characterized by bravery or nobility.

He was known for his leonine courage on the battlefield.
Visual representation of "leonine" - Characterized by bravery or nobility.

Often appears as...

  • leonine bravery
  • leonine courage
adjective

Of or pertaining to stone containing impressions or fossils of a lion.

The archaeologist discovered a leonine artifact at the excavation site.
Visual representation of "leonine" - Of or pertaining to stone containing impressions or fossils of a lion.

Often appears as...

  • leonine stone
  • leonine fossil

Usage tips

Academic

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Physical Description

Used to highlight characteristics similar to a lion's appearance.

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His leonine stance commanded attention.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something majestic or powerful.

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She approached the challenge with a leonine grace.
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Literary Flavor

Adding 'leonine' can give a literary or poetic touch to descriptions.

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In the sunlight, his leonine hair shimmered golden.
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Physical Description

Used to highlight characteristics similar to a lion's appearance.

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His leonine stance commanded attention.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something majestic or powerful.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
She approached the challenge with a leonine grace.
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Literary Flavor

Adding 'leonine' can give a literary or poetic touch to descriptions.

Illustration for Literary Flavor
In the sunlight, his leonine hair shimmered golden.
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Physical Description

Used to highlight characteristics similar to a lion's appearance.

Illustration for Physical Description
His leonine stance commanded attention.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something majestic or powerful.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
She approached the challenge with a leonine grace.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literary Flavor

Adding 'leonine' can give a literary or poetic touch to descriptions.

Illustration for Literary Flavor
In the sunlight, his leonine hair shimmered golden.
Visual representation of the word "Leonine"

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