lynx-like

Wild cat resembling

Resembling or characteristic of a lynx—the wild cat known for its tufted ears, spotted coat, and keen eyesight.

The term usually emphasizes sharp, penetrating vision or stealthy, predatory movement: She watched him with lynx-like intensity.

The cat moved with lynx-like grace through the underbrush.

feline

catlike

Resembling a feline

felid · carnivorous · whiskered · pawed · clawed · lithe · muscular · agile · stealthy · hunting

temperament

elusive

Hard to find

secretive · independent · aloof · cunning · patient · watchful · reserved · reclusive · enigmatic · cautious

movement

stealthy

Secretly cautious in movement

stalking · crouching · springing · nimble · swift · agile · fluid · surefooted · light-footed · quick

vision

sharp-eyed

Having keen vision

alert · penetrating · eagle-eyed · hawk-eyed · perceptive · discerning · vigilant · scanning · focused · intense

Opposites
wildness/domestication

lynx-likedomestic

Of the home

domesticated · tame · docile · gentle · civilized

physical demeanor

lynx-likelumbering

Moving heavily and awkwardly

clumsy · ungainly · plodding · heavy-footed · bovine

temperament/manner

lynx-likedocile

Easily controlled or taught

placid · oblivious · unalert · unwary · trusting

Family

lynx, like, liken, likeness, likely, likelihood, unlike, unlikely, likelier

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G