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leonine

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective leonine has 1 sense
  1. leonine - of or characteristic of or resembling a lion

Definitions from the Web

Leonine

Definition:

1. adjective - Relating to or resembling a lion.

2. adjective - Majestic or courageous in nature, like a lion.

Senses and Usages:

As an adjective, describing something related to a lion:

- The leonine roar could be heard echoing through the savannah.

- The statue had a leonine face, complete with a proud and fierce expression.

As an adjective, describing someone or their characteristics:

- The fearless warrior had a leonine spirit, always ready to defend his people.

- Her long, flowing hair gave her an elegant and leonine appearance.

As a noun, referring to a person with leonine qualities:

- The actor portrayed the king with a captivating leonine presence on stage.

- She had the charisma and strength to be a true leonine leader.

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