lion
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈlaɪən/
- But he's a more pleasant person, as any lion will tell you.
Examples
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I learned to be a lion.
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Be a lion in your own way.
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Give it up for Chris The Lion Martinez.
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- I know you're frustrated, - but a lion finds his roar...
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Many people consider her a true lion of the fashion world, admired for her bold designs.
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The actor became a lion in Hollywood, known for his captivating performances and charisma.
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As a musician, he is a lion, celebrated for his ability to connect with audiences around the globe.
Synonyms
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1.1
A very famous and admired performer like an actor or musician
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2.3
A famous person who many people know and is often an actor or sports player
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3.2
A person many people admire or love too much
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1.0
A person many people know because of their achievements
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3.8
A person or thing that is very famous and successful, often in entertainment
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8.2
A popular person often invited to fashionable parties
Idioms
- Informal
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9.9
To confront a powerful person directly in their own place
Compounds
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2.5
A large wild cat with light brown fur and a long tail that lives in mountains and forests
- Literature
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9.9
A very large lion in Greek myths that Hercules kills as his first labor
- Specialized
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A very large sea mammal that lives in the northern Pacific and is larger than other sea lions
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4.2
The fifth zodiac sign shown as a lion for people born between July 23 and August 22
- Australian
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5.5
A large sea mammal like a seal that lives on the southern and western coasts of Australia
- Specialized
A metal tool with strong sharp teeth used in surgery to hold broken bone pieces
How Famous
Surface Forms
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.