Leonine

By Deane Barker • •

Definition: resembling a lion; powerful, majestic, like a lion

This seems to be a compliment used to describe something that embodies all the positive qualities of a lion.

“Leo” is Latin for lion, but I couldn’t find any references to this being used to discuss actual lions. It seems to only be used to relate other things to the qualities of a lion.

Why I Looked It Up

From Eurostorm:

Elise had never seen her leonine brother this vulnerable before.

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