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View usage for: (reptɪliən) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A reptilian creature is a reptile. ...a prehistoric jungle occupied by reptilian creatures. Synonyms: reptile-like, reptile, cold-blooded, crocodilian More Synonyms of reptilian 2. adjectiveYou can also use the word reptilian to describe something that is characteristic of a reptile or that is like a reptile. The chick is ugly and almost reptilian in its appearance. More Synonyms of reptilian reptilian in British English (rɛpˈtɪlɪən) adjective1. of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of reptiles 2. mean or treacherous; contemptible reptilian behaviour noun3. a less common name for reptile reptilian in American English (rɛpˈtɪliən; rɛpˈtɪljən) adjective2. like or characteristic of a reptile 3. sneaky, mean, groveling, etc. Examples of 'reptilian' in a sentencereptilian a prehistoric jungle occupied by reptilian creatures Synonyms reptile-like reptile cold-blooded crocodilian ophidian He's a reptilian con man. Synonyms unattractive ingratiating unappealing Additional synonymsDefinition causing a feeling of fear or disgust This place is really creepy at night. Synonyms disturbing, threatening, frightening, terrifying, weird, forbidding, horrible, menacing, unpleasant, scary (informal), sinister, ominous, eerie, macabre, nightmarish, hair-raising, awfulDefinition insincere and dishonest She tracked down the other woman by devious means. Synonyms sly, scheming, calculating, tricky, crooked (informal), indirect, treacherous, dishonest, wily, insidious, evasive, deceitful, underhand, insincere, surreptitious, double-dealing, not straightforward Definition (of a person) bad-tempered or disobliging He's a shallow, disagreeable man. Synonyms ill-natured, difficult, nasty, cross, contrary, unpleasant, rude, irritable, unfriendly, bad-tempered, surly, churlish, brusque, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), peevish, ungracious, disobliging, unlikable or unlikeable - reproof
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Additional synonymsDefinition causing fear, shock, or disgust a horrible little boy Synonyms dreadful, terrible, awful, nasty, cruel, beastly (informal), mean, unpleasant, ghastly (informal), unkind, horrid (informal), disagreeableDefinition rather unpleasant or disturbing Many people find the smell of this product off-putting. Synonyms discouraging, upsetting, disturbing, frustrating, nasty, formidable, intimidating, dismaying, unsettling, daunting, dampening, unnerving, disconcerting, unfavourable, dispiriting, discomfiting Definition attempting to gain favour by insincere behaviour and flattery He asked in an oily voice what he could do for them today. Synonyms sycophantic, smooth, flattering, slick, plausible, hypocritical, fawning, grovelling, glib, ingratiating, fulsome, deferential, servile, unctuous, obsequious, smarmy (British, informal), mealy-mouthed, toadying Definition secretive and skilled at deception He is devious, sly and manipulative. Synonyms cunning, scheming, devious, secret, clever, subtle, tricky, covert, astute, wily, insidious, crafty, artful, furtive, conniving, Machiavellian, shifty (informal), foxy, underhand, stealthy, guilefulOne kid can generally tell when another kid is sneaky. Synonyms sly, dishonest, devious, mean, low, base, nasty, cowardly, slippery, unreliable, malicious, unscrupulous, furtive, disingenuous, shifty (informal), snide, deceitful, contemptible, untrustworthy, double-dealingDefinition pretending to be kind and concerned but obviously not sincere the kind of unctuous tone that I've heard at diplomatic parties Synonyms obsequious, smooth, slick, plausible, oily, gushing, fawning, suave, glib, ingratiating, insincere, sycophantic, smarmy (British, informal) Definition sly, deceitful, and secretive The Prime Minister had been involved in underhand financial deals. Synonyms sly, secret, crooked (informal), devious, sneaky, secretive, fraudulent, treacherous, dishonest, deceptive, clandestine, unscrupulous, crafty, unethical, furtive, deceitful, surreptitious, stealthy, dishonourable, below the belt (informal), underhanded Definition not pleasant or agreeable They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation. Synonyms nasty, bad, horrid (informal), distressing, annoying, irritating, miserable, troublesome, distasteful, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, abhorrent, irksome, unlovely, execrable, eye-watering |