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lion

lion

59 7.5
A person who is admired and often the main guest at events
  • noun
  • /ˈlaɪən/
translation icon : figura destacada
  • But he's a more pleasant person, as any lion will tell you.

Examples

  • I learned to be a lion.

  • Be a lion in your own way.

  • Give it up for Chris The Lion Martinez.

  • - I know you're frustrated, - but a lion finds his roar...

  • Many people consider her a true lion of the fashion world, admired for her bold designs.

  • The actor became a lion in Hollywood, known for his captivating performances and charisma.

  • As a musician, he is a lion, celebrated for his ability to connect with audiences around the globe.

Synonyms

star
vslion
1.1

A very famous and admired performer like an actor or musician

is more about social admiration and being sought after than just talent
celebrity
vslion
480 2.3

A famous person who many people know and is often an actor or sports player

is admired and sought after rather than only being well known
idol
vslion
151 3.2

A person many people admire or love too much

is admired and celebrated but without the sense of blind adoration
famous person
vslion
50 1.0

A person many people know because of their achievements

is admired and sought after rather than merely being well known
social lion
vslion
  • Archaic
8.2

A popular person often invited to fashionable parties

is admired and celebrated more generally rather than only being sought at events
megastar
vslion
3.8

A person or thing that is very famous and successful, often in entertainment

is admired and sought after without implying that extreme level of fame

Idioms

To confront a powerful person directly in their own place

brave as a lion
  • Informal
1 4.2

Not afraid to do very dangerous or difficult things

Compounds

26 2.5

A large wild cat with light brown fur and a long tail that lives in mountains and forests

19 1.4

A large seal with visible ears that lives in cold Pacific waters

3 1.0

A young lion not yet fully grown

A person expected to be brave but who acts afraid

Nemean lion
  • Literature
1 9.9

A very large lion in Greek myths that Hercules kills as his first labor

A large brown sea animal with ear flaps often trained for shows

A small South American monkey with silky fur and a mane of hair around its face

sea lion
  • NSFW
1 9.3

A person online who politely asks for proof but avoids real debate

Steller's sea lion
  • Specialized
1 6.2

A very large sea lion that lives in the northern Pacific Ocean

ant lion
  • Specialized
9.0

A young insect that makes a small sand pit to catch ants

aphis lion
  • Specialized
9.9

A young lacewing insect that eats aphids and other small insects

A young insect that eats aphids and other small insects

Australian sea lion
  • Australian
5.5

A large sea mammal like a seal that lives on the southern and western coasts of Australia

The fifth zodiac sign shown as a lion for people born between July 23 and August 22

A person who tries to be seen with famous people to get attention

lion-jaw forceps
  • Specialized
8.1

A metal tool with strong sharp teeth used in surgery to hold broken bone pieces

A small South American monkey with soft fur, a golden mane, and a long tail

A person who hunts lions for sport or for money

social lion
  • Archaic
8.2

A popular person often invited to fashionable parties

A large sea mammal that lives on the southern coasts of South America

Steller sea lion
  • Specialized
5.6

A very large sea mammal that lives in the northern Pacific and is larger than other sea lions

How Famous

lion
59 7.5
celebrity
480 2.3
local
197 1.2

Surface Forms

lion singular
lions plural

Etymology

Lion was first the animal, and people then used the animal's strong and proud image to describe a famous or brave person. So calling someone a lion means they stand out, are admired, or are powerful like the animal.