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- [feer-ahyn, -in]
- /ˈfɪər aɪn, -ɪn/
- /ˈfɪə.raɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feer-ahyn, -in]
- /ˈfɪər aɪn, -ɪn/
Definitions of ferine word
- abbreviation FERINE feral1 . 1
- noun ferine (now rare) Pertaining to wild, menacing animals; feral. 1
- abbreviation FERINE feral 0
- adjective ferine (now rare) Pertaining to wild, menacing animals; feral. 0
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Origin of ferine
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin ferīnus, equivalent to fer(a) a wild animal (noun use of feminine of ferus wild) + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Ferine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ferine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ferine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ferine
adv ferine
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- animal — An animal is a living creature such as a dog, lion, or rabbit, rather than a bird, fish, insect, or human being.
- barbarous — If you describe something as barbarous, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is rough and uncivilized.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- bestial — If you describe behaviour or a situation as bestial, you mean that it is very unpleasant or disgusting.
adj ferine
- savage — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- beastly — If you describe something as beastly, you mean that it is very unpleasant.
- unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
- inhumane — not humane; lacking humanity, kindness, compassion, etc.
adjective ferine
- crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- vicious — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
Antonyms for ferine
adv ferine
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
- inoffensive — causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance: a mild, inoffensive man.
adj ferine
- humane — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
adjective ferine
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
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