Definition

In a way that is characteristic of cats; resembling the behavior or qualities of cats.

Example

The cat moved felinely across the room, silently stalking its toy.

Conversation

Did you see how my cat stretches felinely on the couch?

Yeah, it's so cute! Cats really have a way of relaxing.

I love how they move so gracefully and felinely around the house.

Absolutely! It's like they're little furry yoga masters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Felinely** → It is formed from "feline" (from Latin *felinus*, meaning of a cat) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "felinely" means in a manner characteristic of cats.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'feline' which relates to cats, and remember that 'felinely' describes something done in a cat-like manner.

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