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catlike Antonyms

Opposite of catlike

Pinning down the opposite of catlike requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling a cat in appearance, behavior, or movement, especially in being agile, graceful, and quiet.

Usage Example

"The gymnast landed on the balance beam with clumsy grace and precision."

Strongest
clumsy
Strong
awkward
ungraceful
lumbering
ungainly

Similar words to catlike

Words similar to catlike shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

feline
graceful
agile
stealthy
lithe
nimble
light-footed
See all synonyms of catlike

• Nearby Words

cathode
catholic
catholicism
catlike
catnap
catnip
cattily

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Catlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/catlike
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