What does lizardly mean?
Lizardly means Reminiscent of or similar to a lizard..
Lizardly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Reminiscent of or similar to a lizard..
Definitions by Sense
- Reminiscent of or similar to a lizard.
- Pertaining to lizards; lizard-related.
Example Sentences
[…] the eyes of replicants creator Dr. Eldon Tyrell are magnified by large lenses in his glasses, giving him a lizardly look.
Only the taloned fingers at the "shoulders" of their wings showed the lizardly blood, and their orange bills full of sharp fishy teeth.
But whatever malign emotions we tried to pin on to the lizard, we knew that they weren't the lizard's emotions at all, only ours. The lizard was simply going about its lizardly business in a simple, straightforward lizardly way.
Synonyms for lizardly
Antonyms for lizardly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lizardly
- most lizardly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lizardly?
Common synonyms include lizardlike, lacertilian.
What is the opposite of lizardly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lizardly in a sentence?
[…] the eyes of replicants creator Dr. Eldon Tyrell are magnified by large lenses in his glasses, giving him a lizardly look.
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