reptilian
gb/ɹɛptˈɪljən/ us/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
C1
Αγγλικά
hüllői, hüllőszerű, rideg, hidegvérű, hüllőlény, reptilián
C1
1
hüllői
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
reptilian [noun]
The museum has a section on reptilian life from the Jurassic period.
A múzeumban van egy részleg a jura kori hüllővilágról.
Some birds share distant reptilian ancestors.
Egyes madaraknak távoli hüllő ősei vannak.
The vet specializes in reptilian medicine for snakes and lizards.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
A snake is a reptilian animal.
A kígyó egy hüllő.
This book is about reptilian species.
Ez a könyv hüllőfajokról szól.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse reptilian (reptile-related) with amphibian (frog-related).
Σημασία
relating to reptiles
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reptilian species
|reptilian ancestor
|reptilian evolution
|reptilian traits
|reptilian physiology
|reptilian taxonomy
|reptilian habitat
|reptilian fauna
|reptilian brain
|reptilian nervous system
Συνώνυμα
reptile (Often used attributively (e.g., ‘reptile enclosure’); less common than ‘reptilian’ in scientific-style writing.)
Αντώνυμα
mammalian (Relating to mammals rather than reptiles.)
Θέματα
animals
|biology
|nature
Ορισμός
connected with reptiles, like snakes and lizards
Relating to reptiles or characteristic of reptiles as a group.
C1
2
hüllőszerű
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
reptilian [features/eyes/skin/movement]
The statue has a reptilian face with narrow eyes and a long jaw.
A szobornak hüllőszerű arca van, keskeny szemekkel és hosszú állkapoccsal.
In the film, the villain’s reptilian skin glints under the lights.
A filmben a gonosztevő hüllőszerű bőre megcsillan a fényekben.
The costume gave the actor a distinctly reptilian silhouette.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The monster has reptilian eyes.
A szörnynek hüllőszerű szemei vannak.
Its skin looks reptilian.
A bőre hüllőszerűnek látszik.
Συχνό λάθος:
Reptilian describes a reptile-like look; it does not simply mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘poisonous’.
Σημασία
looking like a reptile
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reptilian eyes
|reptilian skin
|reptilian scales
|reptilian features
|reptilian face
|reptilian movement
|reptilian tail
|reptilian creature
|reptilian monster
|reptilian grin
Συνώνυμα
reptile-like (More explicit and often easier for learners.)
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scaly (Focuses on skin texture; not always implied by ‘reptilian’.)
Αντώνυμα
human (Not resembling a reptile in appearance.)
Θέματα
appearance
|description
|animals
Ορισμός
looking like a reptile
Having features or a look that resembles a reptile, such as scaly skin, slit-like eyes, or a low, creeping movement.
C2
LITERARY
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
reptilian [calm/stare/smile]
He listened with a reptilian calm that made everyone uneasy.
Olyan rideg nyugalommal hallgatta, hogy mindenki feszengeni kezdett.
Her reptilian stare suggested she felt nothing at all.
Rideg tekintete azt sugallta, hogy egyáltalán semmit sem érez.
The article described the CEO’s response as reptilian and detached.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He gave me a reptilian look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
She sounded reptilian and cold.
Ridegnek és hidegnek hangzott.
Συχνό λάθος:
This is figurative and negative; it is not a neutral way to describe someone.
Σημασία
cold and lacking emotion
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reptilian calm
|reptilian stare
|reptilian smile
|reptilian composure
|reptilian coldness
|reptilian gaze
|reptilian self-control
Συνώνυμα
cold (General and common; less vivid than ‘reptilian’.)
|
calculating (Emphasizes planning for advantage; ‘reptilian’ adds a sense of inhuman coldness.)
Αντώνυμα
warm (Showing friendly or caring emotion.)
|
compassionate (Showing concern for others’ suffering.)
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|negative_evaluation
Ορισμός
showing no warm feelings; cold and unfriendly
Cold, unemotional, and sometimes seen as calculating or inhuman in the way someone looks or behaves.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C2
INFORMAL
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a reptilian; reptilians
The novel’s main antagonist is a reptilian disguised as a diplomat.
A regény fő ellenfele egy diplomatának álcázott hüllőlény.
Online forums are full of stories about reptilians living among us.
Az online fórumok tele vannak olyan történetekkel, hogy reptiliánok élnek közöttünk.
The game lets you play as a reptilian from a desert planet.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
In the movie, a reptilian attacks the crew.
A filmben egy hüllőlény rátámad a legénységre.
Some stories talk about reptilians.
Egyes történetek reptiliánokról szólnak.
Συχνό λάθος:
As a noun, ‘reptilian’ is uncommon in everyday English; learners often only need the adjective.
Σημασία
a reptile-like being
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a reptilian creature
|shape-shifting reptilians
|reptilians in science fiction
|reptilian humanoids
|reptilian aliens
Συνώνυμα
lizard person (Common in internet and conspiracy contexts; more specific and informal.)
|
reptile (The literal animal; broader and not necessarily humanoid.)
Αντώνυμα
human (A person; used as a contrast in sci-fi or conspiracy contexts.)
Θέματα
science_fiction
|internet_culture
|conspiracy
Ορισμός
a creature that looks like a reptile
A reptile-like creature or humanoid, especially in science fiction, fantasy, or conspiracy claims.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
reptilian
IPA
GB/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
US/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
rep - tili - an (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tili)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: reptilian
Noun
- Base: reptilian
- Plural: reptilians
Εκφράσεις
reptilian brain
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən bɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
instinctive, primal thinking
the part of your mind that reacts automatically to danger
Παραδείγματα
- My reptilian brain told me to run, even though I knew I was safe.
- In high-pressure moments, the reptilian brain can override careful reasoning.
- The coach tried to train them to stay calm instead of reacting with their reptilian brain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My reptilian brain said, ‘Run!’
- Her reptilian brain reacted fast.
reptilian conspiracy theory
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən kənspˈɪɹəsi θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase
informal
belief in secret lizard rulers
a story that leaders are secretly reptile-like beings
Παραδείγματα
- He fell down a rabbit hole of reptilian conspiracy theory videos.
- The podcast debunked the reptilian conspiracy theory in detail.
- She mentioned the reptilian conspiracy theory as an example of online misinformation.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I read about the reptilian conspiracy theory online.
- They shared reptilian conspiracy theories.
reptilian overlords
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən ˈoʊvɚlˌɔɹdz/
fixed phrase
slang
joking secret rulers
a joke about ‘lizard people’ controlling everything
Παραδείγματα
- Sure, blame the reptilian overlords for the bad Wi‑Fi—classic.
- The comment thread was full of jokes about our reptilian overlords.
- He said it sarcastically, but some people took the ‘reptilian overlords’ line seriously.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- People joke about reptilian overlords online.
- He mentioned the reptilian overlords as a joke.