domesticated
[adjective]
(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans
Ex:
Animals - Adjectives Relating to Animals
Here you will learn some English adjectives relating to animals, such as "tame", "savage", and "indigenous".
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tame
[adjective]
brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans
Ex:
The
once-wild
horse
became
tame
after
gentle
training
.
housebroken
[adjective]
(of pets) trained to urinate or defecate outside the house or in a litter box
ruminant
[adjective]
describing an animal that has a stomach with four compartments and chews cud as part of its digestion process
Ex:
Studying
the
anatomy
of
ruminant
creatures
helps
us
understand
their
dietary
needs
and
habits
better
.
wild
[adjective]
(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference
Ex:
The
dense
jungle
provides
shelter
for
many
wild
creatures
.
well-bred
[adjective]
being raised or bred with good manners, refined qualities, and a pedigree indicating a desirable lineage or ancestry
web-footed
[adjective]
having feet that are adapted for swimming and are connected by skin to form a web-like structure between the toes
webbed
[adjective]
having digits or appendages connected by a thin membrane of skin, enabling efficient movement in water or other fluid environments
warm-blooded
[adjective]
describing an animal that is able to maintain a higher body temperature than its surroundings
Ex:
Humans
,
being
warm-blooded
mammals
,
have
evolved
sophisticated
mechanisms
for
temperature
regulation
.
cold-blooded
[adjective]
describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings
Ex:
Motionless
on
riverbanks
,
crocodiles
,
cold-blooded
reptiles
,
absorb
heat
from
the
sun
.
venomous
[adjective]
possessing or producing a toxin that is injected or delivered into another organism through a bite, sting, or other means
Ex:
The
coral snake
is
known
for
its
venomous
bite
,
which
can
be
deadly
if not
treated
promptly
.
untrained
[adjective]
lacking proper guidance, instruction, or conditioning, suggesting the absence of acquired knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain
tufted
[adjective]
having a cluster or collection of long, soft, or decorative strands of hair, feathers, or other materials
tolerant
[adjective]
able to withstand particular environmental conditions or physiological stress
Ex:
This
species
is
tolerant
to
high temperatures
.
threatened
[adjective]
(of plant or animal) at risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss, overhunting, or climate change
Ex:
The
snow leopard
is
a
threatened
animal
,
primarily
due to
poaching
and
habitat
fragmentation
.
simian
[adjective]
of or relating to monkeys or apes
Ex:
His
simian
arms
hung
low
as
he
walked
,
a
trait
reminiscent
of
our
evolutionary
ancestors
.
social
[adjective]
tending to live in groups and interact with one another through behaviors such as grooming, playing, and cooperating
shy
[adjective]
having a nervous or timid behavior or temperament, often resulting in avoidance or retreat from human or environmental interactions
savage
[adjective]
wild and uncontrollable in force or behavior
Ex:
The
river
's
savage
currents
swept away
the
boat
.
rabid
[adjective]
affected by a viral disease that causes extreme aggression, foaming at the mouth, and other symptoms, typically seen in animals like dogs
Ex:
They
had to
call
animal
control
when
they
found
a
rabid
fox
near
the
neighborhood
.
purebred
[adjective]
describing an animal of a specific breed having parents from the same breed, ensuring consistent lineage and genetic characteristics
polymorphous
[adjective]
describing something that has the ability or tendency to assume various forms or exist in different states
poisonous
[adjective]
(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy
Ex:
The
wasp
uses
its
poisonous
sting
to
defend
itself
from
predators
.
nocturnal
[adjective]
(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night
Ex:
Bats
are
nocturnal
creatures
,
sleeping
during
the
day
and
becoming
active
after
sunset
.
native
[adjective]
related to one's place of birth
Ex:
The
native
flora
and
fauna
of
the
area
are
protected
by
conservation
efforts
.
migratory
[adjective]
(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons
Ex:
Some
fish
are
migratory
,
swimming
upstream
to
spawn
.
mature
[adjective]
fully-grown and physically developed
Ex:
Her
mature
figure
was
accentuated
by
the
elegant
dress
she
wore
,
highlighting
her
curves
and
sophistication
.
lesser
[adjective]
smaller in amount or value compared to something else
Ex:
The
lesser
expense
on
entertainment
allowed
them
to
save
more
money
.
indigenous
[adjective]
(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere
Ex:
The
bald eagle
is
an
indigenous
bird of prey
in
North America
,
symbolizing
strength
and
freedom
.
house-trained
[adjective]
(of pets) trained to urinate or defecate outside the house or in a litter box
horned
[adjective]
possessing horns, which are bony protrusions or structures found on the head of certain animals
gregarious
[adjective]
(of animals) tending to live, move, or gather in groups with others of the same kind
Ex:
Chickens
are
gregarious
animals
and
thrive
in
flocks
.
furry
[adjective]
having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur
Ex:
The
puppy
's
furry
ears
flopped
adorably
as
it
ran around
the
yard
.
fluffy
[adjective]
light and soft in texture, giving a feeling of coziness or warmth
Ex:
The
pancakes
were
fluffy
and
golden brown
,
with
a
light
and
airy
texture
.
feral
[adjective]
(of animals) having returned to a wild state
Ex:
The
garden
was
overrun
with
feral
rabbits
.
amphibious
[adjective]
(of animals) capable of surviving both on land and in water
Ex:
Amphibious
species
,
like
otters
,
have
evolved
to
hunt
in
water
and
rest on
land
.
androgynous
[adjective]
possessing both male and female characteristics or displaying a gender-neutral appearance
Ex:
Tim
admired
the
androgynous
beauty
of
the
statue
,
which
featured
a
blend
of
both
masculine
and
feminine
features
.
aquatic
[adjective]
related to or adapted for living or functioning in water
Ex:
Aquatic
plants
,
such as
algae
and
seaweed
,
thrive
in
freshwater
and
marine
environments
.
diurnal
[adjective]
primarily active or occurring during the daytime
Ex:
The
biologist
focused
her
research
on
diurnal
species
,
observing
their
behaviors
and
interactions
throughout
the
day
.
giant
[adjective]
large in size, often used in the names of particularly massive animals or plants
Ex:
great
[adjective]
notable for its larger-than-average size or scale, often used to describe particular species of plants and animals
Ex:
The
great
blue
heron
stood
silently
in
the
shallow
waters
,
waiting
for
a
fish
.
endemic
[adjective]
found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat
Ex:
The
endemic
culture
of
the
region
is
reflected
in
its
traditional
music
and
art
.
extinct
[adjective]
(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity
Ex:
The
passenger pigeon
was
once
one
of
the
most
abundant
bird
species
in
North America
but
became
extinct
in
the
early
20th
century
.
pedigree
[adjective]
describing an animal with a documented lineage, confirming it is of a recognized pure breed
Ex:
Breeders
keep
meticulous
records
to
maintain
pedigree
standards
.
territorial
[adjective]
(of animals) protective of a specific area, space, or domain, often showing aggression or vigilance toward intruders
Ex:
The
cat
marked
the
yard
with
scent
as
a
territorial
warning
.