reptilian
gb/ɹɛptˈɪljən/ us/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
C1
Anglais
hüllői, hüllőszerű, rideg, hidegvérű, hüllőlény, reptilián
C1
1
hüllői
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
A snake is a reptilian animal.
A kígyó egy hüllő.
This book is about reptilian species.
Ez a könyv hüllőfajokról szól.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse reptilian (reptile-related) with amphibian (frog-related).
Sens
relating to reptiles
Collocations
reptilian species
|reptilian ancestor
|reptilian evolution
|reptilian traits
|reptilian physiology
|reptilian taxonomy
|reptilian habitat
|reptilian fauna
|reptilian brain
|reptilian nervous system
Synonymes
reptile (Often used attributively (e.g., ‘reptile enclosure’); less common than ‘reptilian’ in scientific-style writing.)
Antonymes
mammalian (Relating to mammals rather than reptiles.)
Thèmes
animals
|biology
|nature
Définition
connected with reptiles, like snakes and lizards
Relating to reptiles or characteristic of reptiles as a group.
C1
2
hüllőszerű
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The monster has reptilian eyes.
A szörnynek hüllőszerű szemei vannak.
Its skin looks reptilian.
A bőre hüllőszerűnek látszik.
Erreur fréquente :
Reptilian describes a reptile-like look; it does not simply mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘poisonous’.
Sens
looking like a reptile
Collocations
reptilian eyes
|reptilian skin
|reptilian scales
|reptilian features
|reptilian face
|reptilian movement
|reptilian tail
|reptilian creature
|reptilian monster
|reptilian grin
Synonymes
reptile-like (More explicit and often easier for learners.)
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scaly (Focuses on skin texture; not always implied by ‘reptilian’.)
Antonymes
human (Not resembling a reptile in appearance.)
Thèmes
appearance
|description
|animals
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
He gave me a reptilian look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
She sounded reptilian and cold.
Ridegnek és hidegnek hangzott.
Erreur fréquente :
This is figurative and negative; it is not a neutral way to describe someone.
Sens
cold and lacking emotion
Collocations
reptilian calm
|reptilian stare
|reptilian smile
|reptilian composure
|reptilian coldness
|reptilian gaze
|reptilian self-control
Synonymes
cold (General and common; less vivid than ‘reptilian’.)
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calculating (Emphasizes planning for advantage; ‘reptilian’ adds a sense of inhuman coldness.)
Antonymes
warm (Showing friendly or caring emotion.)
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compassionate (Showing concern for others’ suffering.)
Thèmes
emotions
|personality
|negative_evaluation
Définition
showing no warm feelings; cold and unfriendly
Cold, unemotional, and sometimes seen as calculating or inhuman in the way someone looks or behaves.
NOM
C2
INFORMAL
4
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
In the movie, a reptilian attacks the crew.
A filmben egy hüllőlény rátámad a legénységre.
Some stories talk about reptilians.
Egyes történetek reptiliánokról szólnak.
Erreur fréquente :
As a noun, ‘reptilian’ is uncommon in everyday English; learners often only need the adjective.
Sens
a reptile-like being
Collocations
a reptilian creature
|shape-shifting reptilians
|reptilians in science fiction
|reptilian humanoids
|reptilian aliens
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
human (A person; used as a contrast in sci-fi or conspiracy contexts.)
Thèmes
science_fiction
|internet_culture
|conspiracy
Définition
a creature that looks like a reptile
A reptile-like creature or humanoid, especially in science fiction, fantasy, or conspiracy claims.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
reptilian
API
GB/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
US/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
Syllabes et accentuation
rep - tili - an (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tili)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: reptilian
Noun
- Base: reptilian
- Plural: reptilians
Expressions
reptilian brain
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən bɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
instinctive, primal thinking
the part of your mind that reacts automatically to danger
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- People joke about reptilian overlords online.
- He mentioned the reptilian overlords as a joke.