rep·til·ian
rep-ˈti-lē-ən 
-ˈtil-yən
1
: resembling or having the characteristics of the reptiles
2
: of or relating to the reptiles
3
: cold-bloodedly treacherous
a reptilian villain—
Theodore Dreiser
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Dennis Quaid stars as a human pilot who’s stranded on a planet with a reptilian archenemy from a hostile planet played by Lou Gossett Jr.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
From her New Look-esque Willy Chavarria pencil skirt and blazer to her reptilian Ashi Studios premiere dress, Ortega’s style has epitomized gothic glam.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The fossil’s remarkable preservation provides insights into ancient reptilian life.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Dennis Quaid stars as a human pilot who’s stranded on a planet with a reptilian archenemy from a hostile planet played by Lou Gossett Jr.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The CrystaLynx Dragons pull apart to mix and match and create new types of reptilians.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
From her New Look-esque Willy Chavarria pencil skirt and blazer to her reptilian Ashi Studios premiere dress, Ortega’s style has epitomized gothic glam.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Reptilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reptilian. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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