reptilian glare
- noun
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mirada reptiliana
- The villain regarded his opponent with a reptilian glare, cold and devoid of emotion.
Examples
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Her reptilian glare made it clear that she had no sympathy for their plight.
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She gave him a reptilian glare that sent shivers down his spine.
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He silenced the room with a reptilian glare that left everyone feeling uneasy.
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His reptilian glare made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
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He silenced the room with a reptilian glare that left everyone feeling uneasy.
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The villain regarded his opponent with a reptilian glare, cold and devoid of emotion.
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Her reptilian glare made it clear that she had no sympathy for their plight.
Synonyms
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3.9
An angry stare that shows strong dislike
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4.6
A fixed unfriendly look that shows anger or disapproval
A cold unfriendly look someone gives to show dislike
Antonyms
How Unfeeling
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a cold, unfeeling stare' is directly derivable from combining 'reptilian' (like a reptile) with 'glare' (a fierce look); the adjective plainly modifies the noun to signal a stare likened to reptile traits. This straightforward adjective–noun composition and common animal-based metaphor makes the expression immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The phrase reptilian glare comes from the image of a reptilian animal, like a lizard or snake, staring with a cold, steady look. That's why reptilian glare means 'a cold, unfeeling stare'.