catlike

Example Sentences

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She moved slowly, catlike, and seemed not too concerned.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023

There’s all kinds of stuff that has tried to be a bit catlike in different ways—mongooses, things like that.

From Scientific American • Oct. 4, 2023

Scientists traced SARS-CoV-1 to palm civets, a type of catlike wild carnivore sold as food in some South China markets and restaurants.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023

But the slower movement then makes the robot look sleepy or catlike.

From BBC • May 4, 2023

Fred and George climbed catlike through the Window into Harry’s room.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling