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