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