Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ferine
Adjective
/ˈfɛrɪn/
Definition
Relating to or resembling wild animals; feral.
Examples
- The ferine nature of the wolf fascinates wildlife enthusiasts.
- After months of living in the wild, the cat displayed a ferine behavior that made it hard to approach.
- His ferine instincts kicked in when he found himself lost in the forest.
Meaning
The term ‘ferine’ describes characteristics or behaviors that are similar to those found in wild animals, as opposed to domesticated ones.
Synonyms
- wild
- feral
- untamed
