lion-like
Resembling the king
Lion-like describes qualities associated with lions—majesty, strength, courage, or fierceness.
A lion-like mane of hair is thick and wild.
A lion-like roar is deep and commanding.
Lion-like courage suggests fearlessness in the face of danger.
The term can describe physical resemblance or temperament: He had a lion-like presence that dominated the room.
Of or befitting royalty
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- commandingExerting strong authority
- kinglyOf or befitting monarchs
- proudSatisfied by accomplishment
dignified · majestic · imperious · stately · lordly · authoritative · dominant · imposing
Violently intense or aggressive
- savageFierce and untamed
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
ferocious · ruthless · menacing · intimidating · wild · untamed · dangerous · brutal
Having flowing neck hair
- tawnyWarm brownish-yellow hue
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- powerfulHaving great strength
shaggy · flowing · tousled · bushy · broad-shouldered · imposing · statuesque · robust
Moving stealthily while hunting
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- protectiveServing to guard
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- patientAble to wait calmly
alert · observant · vigilant · commanding · dominant · lordly · possessive · guarding
regal
Of or befitting royalty
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- commandingExerting strong authority
- kinglyOf or befitting monarchs
proud · dignified · majestic · imperious · stately · lordly · authoritative · dominant · imposing · sovereign
fierce
Violently intense or aggressive
- savageFierce and untamed
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
fearsome · ferocious · ruthless · menacing · intimidating · wild · untamed · dangerous · brutal · formidable
maned
Having flowing neck hair
powerful · shaggy · flowing · tousled · bushy · broad-shouldered · imposing · statuesque · robust · hulking
prowling
Moving stealthily while hunting
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- protectiveServing to guard
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
patient · alert · observant · vigilant · commanding · dominant · lordly · possessive · guarding · surveying
brave
Showing courage despite fear
heroic · intrepid · dauntless · lionhearted · gallant · audacious · unflinching · daring · resolute · undaunted
lion-likemeek
Humbly unassertive
timid · cowardly · mousy · craven · faint-hearted
lion-likeweak
Lacking power or force
powerless · servile · insignificant · lowly · feeble
lion, like, lions, lioness, lionesses, leonine, liked, likes, liking