Science Fiction Creatures

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing someone with eyes that are large, round, and protruding

  • The bug eyed child stared in wonder at the colorful display.
  • She looked bug eyed when she saw the surprise party waiting for her.
  • He was bug eyed when he saw the price tag on the designer shoes.
  • The politician's bug eyed expression revealed his shock at the unexpected question.

adjective describes something or someone that is restricted or limited to the earth or earthly concerns

  • The earthbound spacecraft successfully landed back on the planet.
  • I can't believe how cool that earthbound rocket launch was!
  • That earthbound car is a real gas guzzler.
  • Her spirit was always earthbound, never daring to dream beyond the ordinary.

noun a being from outer space

adjective relating to or coming from outer space

  • Scientists are constantly searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life in the vast universe.
  • Have you ever wondered if extraterrestrial beings exist?
  • I heard a crazy theory about aliens being extraterrestrial tourists visiting Earth.
  • The artist's work was so unique, it seemed almost extraterrestrial in nature.

noun a fictional creature combining the characteristics of a cat and Frankenstein's monster

  • The scientist conducted an experiment to create a frankencat by combining different feline DNA.
  • I heard a rumor about a frankencat roaming around the neighborhood at night.
  • That cat looks like a total frankencat with its mismatched fur patterns.
  • The new product was a frankencat of different features from various competitors.