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leonine

adjective

/ˈliːənaɪn/

Meaning

Of or resembling a lion.

His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.

lion-like, majestic, powerful, regal

timid, weak, ordinary

leonine features, leonine head, leonine strength

existing in or as part of a tradition

relating to a race of people

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.