reptilian
gb/ɹɛptˈɪljən/ us/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
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Englanti
hüllői, hüllőszerű, rideg, hidegvérű, hüllőlény, reptilián
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hüllői
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Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
A snake is a reptilian animal.
A kígyó egy hüllő.
This book is about reptilian species.
Ez a könyv hüllőfajokról szól.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse reptilian (reptile-related) with amphibian (frog-related).
Merkitys
relating to reptiles
Kollokaatiot
reptilian species
|reptilian ancestor
|reptilian evolution
|reptilian traits
|reptilian physiology
|reptilian taxonomy
|reptilian habitat
|reptilian fauna
|reptilian brain
|reptilian nervous system
Synonyymit
reptile (Often used attributively (e.g., ‘reptile enclosure’); less common than ‘reptilian’ in scientific-style writing.)
Antonyymit
mammalian (Relating to mammals rather than reptiles.)
Teemat
animals
|biology
|nature
Määritelmä
connected with reptiles, like snakes and lizards
Relating to reptiles or characteristic of reptiles as a group.
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hüllőszerű
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Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
The monster has reptilian eyes.
A szörnynek hüllőszerű szemei vannak.
Its skin looks reptilian.
A bőre hüllőszerűnek látszik.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Reptilian describes a reptile-like look; it does not simply mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘poisonous’.
Merkitys
looking like a reptile
Kollokaatiot
reptilian eyes
|reptilian skin
|reptilian scales
|reptilian features
|reptilian face
|reptilian movement
|reptilian tail
|reptilian creature
|reptilian monster
|reptilian grin
Synonyymit
reptile-like (More explicit and often easier for learners.)
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scaly (Focuses on skin texture; not always implied by ‘reptilian’.)
Antonyymit
human (Not resembling a reptile in appearance.)
Teemat
appearance
|description
|animals
Määritelmä
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.
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LITERARY
3
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
He gave me a reptilian look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
She sounded reptilian and cold.
Ridegnek és hidegnek hangzott.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is figurative and negative; it is not a neutral way to describe someone.
Merkitys
cold and lacking emotion
Kollokaatiot
reptilian calm
|reptilian stare
|reptilian smile
|reptilian composure
|reptilian coldness
|reptilian gaze
|reptilian self-control
Synonyymit
cold (General and common; less vivid than ‘reptilian’.)
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calculating (Emphasizes planning for advantage; ‘reptilian’ adds a sense of inhuman coldness.)
Antonyymit
warm (Showing friendly or caring emotion.)
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compassionate (Showing concern for others’ suffering.)
Teemat
emotions
|personality
|negative_evaluation
Määritelmä
showing no warm feelings; cold and unfriendly
Cold, unemotional, and sometimes seen as calculating or inhuman in the way someone looks or behaves.
SUBSTANTIIVI
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INFORMAL
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Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
In the movie, a reptilian attacks the crew.
A filmben egy hüllőlény rátámad a legénységre.
Some stories talk about reptilians.
Egyes történetek reptiliánokról szólnak.
Tyypillinen virhe:
As a noun, ‘reptilian’ is uncommon in everyday English; learners often only need the adjective.
Merkitys
a reptile-like being
Kollokaatiot
a reptilian creature
|shape-shifting reptilians
|reptilians in science fiction
|reptilian humanoids
|reptilian aliens
Synonyymit
lizard person (Common in internet and conspiracy contexts; more specific and informal.)
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reptile (The literal animal; broader and not necessarily humanoid.)
Antonyymit
human (A person; used as a contrast in sci-fi or conspiracy contexts.)
Teemat
science_fiction
|internet_culture
|conspiracy
Määritelmä
a creature that looks like a reptile
A reptile-like creature or humanoid, especially in science fiction, fantasy, or conspiracy claims.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
reptilian
IPA
GB/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
US/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
Tavut ja painotus
rep - tili - an (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tili)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: reptilian
Noun
- Base: reptilian
- Plural: reptilians
Ilmaukset
reptilian brain
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən bɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
instinctive, primal thinking
the part of your mind that reacts automatically to danger
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- People joke about reptilian overlords online.
- He mentioned the reptilian overlords as a joke.