reptilian
adjective/rɛpˈtɪliən/
Frequency rank: #16,484 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or resembling reptiles; cold-blooded and scaly in nature.
Example sentence
The scientist described the creature's cold, reptilian skin as remarkably similar to that of ancient dinosaurs.
Synonyms & related words
- scaly
- cold-blooded
- lizard-like
- serpentine
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