rep·til·ian
rep-ˈti-lē-ən 
-ˈtil-yən
1
: resembling or having the characteristics of the reptiles
2
: of or relating to the reptiles
3
: cold-bloodedly treacherous
a reptilian villain—
Theodore Dreiser
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Seen first as a clawed, reptilian hand reaching out from under the surface of an Amazonian river, the Creature (Ricou Browning) is a triumph of monster design, a humanoid with the body of a man and the head of a fish, complete with fins and cold, faraway eyes.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Descriptions of the chupacabra vary, but it’s often depicted as a reptilian or doglike creature with sharp spines and glowing eyes.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The range offers solutions for, reptilian textures, vintage effects, leather-like draping and shiny colors.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Seen first as a clawed, reptilian hand reaching out from under the surface of an Amazonian river, the Creature (Ricou Browning) is a triumph of monster design, a humanoid with the body of a man and the head of a fish, complete with fins and cold, faraway eyes.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
The reality star and entrepreneur, 44, debuted her sexiest reptilian look yet for Halloween 2024.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Descriptions of the chupacabra vary, but it’s often depicted as a reptilian or doglike creature with sharp spines and glowing eyes.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Reptilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reptilian. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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