cat-like
Moving with stealth
Cat-like describes qualities associated with cats: graceful, stealthy, agile, or independent.
A cat-like movement is silent and fluid.
Cat-like reflexes are quick and precise.
Someone cat-like may also seem aloof or inscrutable.
The word applies to both physical characteristics and temperament: She moved with cat-like grace through the crowded room.
Quick and light-moving
- litheSupple and graceful
- spryLively despite years
- suppleFlexing without damage
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
acrobatic · lightfooted · quick · flexible · limber · athletic · coordinated · springy
Moving stealthily while hunting
- sneakingMoving to avoid detection
- silentProducing no sound
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- creepingMoving slowly, stealthily
stalking · slinking · padding · lurking · shadowy · undetected · unseen · camouflaged
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- poisedCalm and controlled
- fluidSubstance that flows
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- slinkySinuously graceful or form-fitting
svelte · gliding · languid · smooth · effortless · sinuous · flowing · refined
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- self-reliantAble to provide independently
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- mysteriousBeyond easy comprehension
enigmatic · inscrutable · watchful · observant · reserved · dignified · proud · selective
nimble
Quick and light-moving
dexterous · acrobatic · lightfooted · quick · flexible · limber · athletic · coordinated · springy · surefooted
whiskers
Facial sensory hairs
tail · eyes · ears · purring · meowing · hissing · kitten · lion · tiger · leopard
prowling
Moving stealthily while hunting
creeping · stalking · slinking · padding · lurking · shadowy · undetected · unseen · camouflaged · elusive
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
slinky · svelte · gliding · languid · smooth · effortless · sinuous · flowing · refined · delicate
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- self-reliantAble to provide independently
- detachedApart or uninvolved
mysterious · enigmatic · inscrutable · watchful · observant · reserved · dignified · proud · selective · indifferent
- ancient egypt descriptorspharaonic, hieroglyphic, mummified, pyramidal, dynastic