Vulpine

/ˈvʌlpaɪn/
adjective

Similar to a fox or related to a fox.

A vulpine creature scurried across the field.
Visual representation of "vulpine" - Similar to a fox or related to a fox.

Often appears as...

  • vulpine creature
  • vulpine features
adjective

Relating to behavior that is clever, sneaky or cunning like a fox.

His vulpine skills helped him survive in the business world.
Visual representation of "vulpine" - Relating to behavior that is clever, sneaky or cunning like a fox.

Often appears as...

  • vulpine cunning
  • vulpine intelligence
adjective

Similar to a fox or related to a fox.

A vulpine creature scurried across the field.
Visual representation of "vulpine" - Similar to a fox or related to a fox.

Often appears as...

  • vulpine creature
  • vulpine features
adjective

Relating to behavior that is clever, sneaky or cunning like a fox.

His vulpine skills helped him survive in the business world.
Visual representation of "vulpine" - Relating to behavior that is clever, sneaky or cunning like a fox.

Often appears as...

  • vulpine cunning
  • vulpine intelligence
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Visual representation of "vulpine"
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Animal Comparison

Use 'vulpine' to describe traits specific to foxes, especially their physical appearance.

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The detective had a vulpine nose, sharp and slightly upturned.
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Not Literal

'Vulpine' is often used metaphorically rather than describing an actual fox.

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Her vulpine grin gave away her cunning plan.
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Wildlife Context

When discussing wildlife or natural habitats, 'vulpine' can refer to fox-related aspects.

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Vulpine behavior in urban areas has been a subject of study.
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Animal Comparison

Use 'vulpine' to describe traits specific to foxes, especially their physical appearance.

Illustration for Animal Comparison
The detective had a vulpine nose, sharp and slightly upturned.
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Not Literal

'Vulpine' is often used metaphorically rather than describing an actual fox.

Illustration for Not Literal
Her vulpine grin gave away her cunning plan.
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Wildlife Context

When discussing wildlife or natural habitats, 'vulpine' can refer to fox-related aspects.

Illustration for Wildlife Context
Vulpine behavior in urban areas has been a subject of study.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Animal Comparison

Use 'vulpine' to describe traits specific to foxes, especially their physical appearance.

Illustration for Animal Comparison
The detective had a vulpine nose, sharp and slightly upturned.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

'Vulpine' is often used metaphorically rather than describing an actual fox.

Illustration for Not Literal
Her vulpine grin gave away her cunning plan.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Wildlife Context

When discussing wildlife or natural habitats, 'vulpine' can refer to fox-related aspects.

Illustration for Wildlife Context
Vulpine behavior in urban areas has been a subject of study.
Visual representation of the word "Vulpine"

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when the fall there get ready for a winter you don't want to be climbing up there when it snows I need to get out the road there get me some good drive vulpine I prefer burnin bull pine because it's already dry on the stump

Video examples

The Hard-Working Man PIPE...

when the fall there get ready for a winter you don't want to be climbing up there when it snows I need to get out the road there get me some good drive vulpine I prefer burnin bull pine because it's already dry on the stump

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