Synonyms for
Lion
Definition
a large carnivorous feline mammal with a golden-brown coat that is found in Africa and some parts of Asia
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Common collocations
- mighty lion
- brave as a lion
- lion's share
- lion's mane
- lion pride
- roaring lion
- lion hunt
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Usage note
While 'king of the jungle' is a common epithet, lions primarily inhabit grasslands and savannas, not jungles. 'Leonine' is a formal adjective often used to describe a lion-like appearance or characteristic.
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Example sentences
- The lion roared loudly to warn the other animals.
- The lioness hunted for food while the male lion protected the pride.
- The circus has a trained lion that can jump through a hoop.
- Many people fear lions because they are wild animals.
- I saw a lion at the zoo and it was very big and scary.
Quotes
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. - Alexander the Great
I am a lion and I refuse to talk, to walk, to sleep with the sheep. I will not hear those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious. - Og Mandino
A lion's work hours are only when he's hungry; once he's satisfied, the predator and prey live peacefully together. - Chuck Jones