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