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reptilian adjective [ rɛpˈtɪlɪən ]

• relating to or characteristic of reptiles.
• "the reptilian ancestors of mammals"
Similar: reptile, cold-blooded, saurian, ophidian, crocodilian, poikilothermic, reptiloid, reptiliform, reptant, repent, unpleasant, distasteful, nasty, disagreeable, unappealing, unattractive, off-putting, horrible, horrid, unctuous, ingratiating, fulsome, oily, oleaginous, untrustworthy, devious, sly, underhand, crafty, smarmy, slimy, creepy, sneaky,
Opposite: nice, pleasant, attractive,
• (of a person) deeply disliked and despised; repulsive.
• "a reptilian villain with no redeeming features"

reptilian noun

• an animal belonging to the class Reptilia ; a reptile.


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