Synonyms for

Kittens

Verb / ˈkɪtʌnz / Another word for kittens — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Young domestic cats.

Synonyms & similar words

kitty kitten cats felines kitty puss tabbies tomcats kitties pussies feline kittenish pussy tom cat kittenishness pussycat tomcat kitty-cat pussy-cat kittiwake kittul

Synonyms by register

Formal

felines young felines

Informal

pussycats little cats tiny felines

Literary

whelps kits

Antonyms

adult cats senior cats old cats mature cats

Common collocations

  • playful kittens
  • curious kittens
  • mother cat and kittens
  • newborn kittens
  • stray kittens
  • adopt kittens
  • kitten season
  • cute kittens

Word family

noun kitten
adjective kittenish

Usage note

Kittens specifically refers to young cats. Using it for adult cats would be incorrect. The adjective 'kittenish' describes playful or flirtatious behavior, often associated with young women.

Example sentences

  1. I played with the kittens at my friend's house.
  2. The kittens were so cute!
  3. My family adopted a kitten from the animal shelter.
  4. The mother cat took good care of her kittens.
  5. The kittens climbed up the curtains.

Quotes

  • Time spent with cats is never wasted. - Sigmund Freud
  • Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. - James Herriot
  • I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. - Jean Cocteau

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