Aquiline

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.wəˌlaɪn/

Definitions of aquiline

adjective having the curved or hooked shape of an eagle's beak; of or relating to the eagle

Example Sentences

A1 The bird had an aquiline beak.

A2 She admired the aquiline profile of the statue.

B1 His aquiline nose gave him a regal appearance.

B2 The detective noticed the aquiline features of the suspect.

C1 The aquiline gaze of the eagle was intimidating.

C2 The actor's aquiline features made him perfect for the role of a nobleman.

Examples of aquiline in a Sentence

formal The professor had an aquiline nose, giving him a distinguished appearance.

informal She noticed his aquiline nose and thought it made him look really cool.

slang That guy with the aquiline nose is always the life of the party.

figurative Her sharp wit was like an aquiline nose, cutting through the conversation with precision.

Grammatical Forms of aquiline

• past tense: aquilined
• plural: aquilines
• comparative: more aquiline
• superlative: most aquiline
• present tense: aquilines
• future tense: will be aquiline
• perfect tense: have been aquiline
• continuous tense: is being aquiline
• singular: aquiline
• positive degree: aquiline
• infinitive: to be aquiline
• gerund: aquilining
• participle: aquilined

Origin and Evolution of aquiline

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aquiline' originated from the Latin word 'aquilinus' which means 'of or like an eagle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling or characteristic of an eagle's beak, the term 'aquiline' has evolved to also connote qualities such as sharpness, strength, and nobility.