Reptile

Synonyms of reptile

• amphibian
• lizard
• snake
• serpent

Antonyms of reptile

• bird
• mammal
• fish
• insect

Collocations of reptile

cold-blooded

Frequency: 80 %

Reptiles are known for being cold-blooded animals.

scaly

Frequency: 70 %

The lizard's scaly skin shimmered in the sunlight.

slithering

Frequency: 65 %

The snake was slithering through the grass.

basking

Frequency: 60 %

The turtle was basking in the warmth of the sun.

venomous

Frequency: 45 %

Some reptiles are venomous and can deliver a deadly bite.

Idiomatic Expressions for reptile

• Phrase: reptile brain
  Meaning: refers to the primitive part of the brain responsible for instinctual and basic survival behaviors
  Usage: When he's angry, he's operating from his reptile brain and not thinking rationally.