cobralike
Resembling hooded serpent
Resembling or characteristic of a cobra—the hooded venomous snake.
The word typically describes a posture, movement, or striking quality: She watched him with cobralike stillness, The fighter's cobralike reflexes made him dangerous.
It suggests something poised, alert, and potentially deadly.
Producing injected toxins
- fangsSharp piercing teeth
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- deadlyAble to cause expiration
venom · bite · toxic · neurotoxin · antivenom · envenomation · fatal · poisonous
Expressing intent to harm
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- ominousSuggesting something bad approaches
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- reared upStood on hind legs
hypnotic · mesmerizing · unblinking · stare · glare · watchful · alert · poised
Curving in repeated bends
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
- coiledArranged in spirals
- undulatingMoving in waves
- swayingRhythmic lateral movement
lithe · supple · flexible · slinky · curved · twisting · flowing · graceful
Of hot, humid regions
- jungleDense tropical forest
- snake charmerPerformer who entrances serpents
- mongooseSnake-eating carnivore
- IndianPerson from either continent
Egyptian · African · Asian · basket · flute · mystical · ancient · venerated
Snake with upturned snout
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- imitationCopy of the original
- warning colorationConspicuous hues signaling unpalatability
adaptation · survival · bluffing · feigning · disguise · copycat
venomous
Producing injected toxins
deadly · venom · bite · toxic · neurotoxin · antivenom · envenomation · fatal · poisonous · hooded
threatening
Expressing intent to harm
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- ominousSuggesting something bad approaches
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
reared up · hypnotic · mesmerizing · unblinking · stare · glare · watchful · alert · poised · cold-eyed
serpentine
Curving in repeated bends
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
- coiledArranged in spirals
- undulatingMoving in waves
swaying · lithe · supple · flexible · slinky · curved · twisting · flowing · graceful · fluid
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- jungleDense tropical forest
- snake charmerPerformer who entrances serpents
- mongooseSnake-eating carnivore
Indian · Egyptian · African · Asian · basket · flute · mystical · ancient · venerated · wildlife
hognose
Snake with upturned snout
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- imitationCopy of the original
warning coloration · adaptation · survival · bluffing · feigning · disguise · copycat
cobralikemammalian
Of the nursing class
mammal-like · furry · warm-blooded · dovelike · lamblike