catlike

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Here, the imagery flickers between the mortal world and more forbidden realms — ghostly knights, ships, catlike creatures.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024

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

Based on comparisons with animals living and extinct, Dr. Wang’s team placed the creature early in the evolution of mammalian carnivores, a group that includes the dog family and catlike and bearlike animals.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 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