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- [lee-uh-nahyn]
- /ˈli əˌnaɪn/
- /ˈliː.ə.naɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-uh-nahyn]
- /ˈli əˌnaɪn/
Definitions of leonine word
- adjective leonine of or relating to the lion. 1
- adjective leonine resembling or suggestive of a lion. 1
- adjective leonine (usually initial capital letter) of or relating to Leo, especially Leo IV or Leo XIII. 1
- noun leonine Of or resembling a lion or lions. 1
- adjective leonine like a lion 1
- adjective leonine important or distinguished 1
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Origin of leonine
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English leonyn < Latin leōnīnus lionlike, equivalent to leōn- (stem of leō lion) + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Leonine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leonine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
leonine usage trend in Literature
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adj leonine
- renowned — celebrated; famous.
- preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- famed — very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.
- illustrious — highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
adjective leonine
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- majestic — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
- proud — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
- dignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
Antonyms for leonine
adj leonine
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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