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Synonyms of reptilian

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Another word for reptilian is reptilelike. Other synonyms of reptilian are reptilious, reptitious, saurian, sauroid and despicable.

Synonyms and similar words for reptilian

adjectiveOf or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).

  • reptiliousSynonym of reptilian: reptilelike, of or related to members of the class Reptilia.
  • reptitious obsoleteSynonym of reptilian: reptilelike, (figuratively) cold-blooded, treacherous.

adjectiveReptilelike.

  • saurianSynonym of lizardlike or reptilian.
  • reptilelikeLike or resembling a reptile.
  • sauroidResembling or relating to the saurians.

adjectiveUnthinking, low, base, contemptible.

adjectiveCold-blooded, treacherous, unavoidably selfish and hostile.

Meaning of reptilian

  1. adjective Of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).
  2. adjective Reptilelike.
  3. adjective Unthinking, low, base, contemptible.

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Questions about synonyms of reptilian

What is another word for reptilian?
Reptilian has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reptilelike, reptilious, reptitious, saurian, sauroid, despicable, loathsome and abject.
What does reptilian mean?
Reptilian means of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).

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