The term “ophidian” is an adjective that refers to something related to, resembling, or characteristic of snakes. It can also be used as a noun to describe any reptile belonging to the suborder Ophidia, which includes snakes. Ophidian creatures are known for their elongated bodies, scaly skin, and ability to slither. Here are 10 sample sentences using the word “ophidian”:
- The ophidian scales glistened in the sunlight as the snake moved.
- The zoo has a collection of various ophidian species from around the world.
- The ophidian venom can be highly potent and dangerous.
- The researcher studied the ophidian behavior in its natural habitat.
- The ophidian’s forked tongue flicked out to sense its surroundings.
- The ancient Egyptians revered ophidian deities such as the cobra.
- The ophidian’s ability to shed its skin allows for growth and renewal.
- The ophidian’s muscular body allows it to move with great agility.
- The ophidian’s jaws can unhinge to accommodate large prey.
- The ophidian’s hiss sent a shiver down my spine.
Here are the lists of synonyms, antonyms, words derived from “ophidian,” related words, phrasal verbs, common expressions, and related idioms, along with their Indonesian equivalents:
Synonyms:
- Serpentine: Seperti ular
- Snake-like: Seperti ular
- Reptilian: Reptil
- Serpent-like: Seperti ular
- Snaky: Seperti ular
- Serpenty: Seperti ular
- Serpiginous: Seperti ular
- Serpentine: Seperti ular
- Serpentine: Seperti ular
- Serpentine: Seperti ular
Antonyms:
- Non-snake-like: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-reptilian: Bukan reptil
- Non-serpentine: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-snaky: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-serpent-like: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-serpenty: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-serpiginous: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-serpentine: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-serpentine: Bukan seperti ular
- Non-serpentine: Bukan seperti ular
Words derived from “ophidian”:
- Ophidiology: Ophidiologi
- Ophidiologist: Ophidiolog
- Ophidiaceous: Ophidiasea
- Ophidiate: Ophidiate
- Ophidiarium: Ophidiarium
- Ophidiology: Ophidiologi
- Ophidiologist: Ophidiolog
- Ophidiaceous: Ophidiasea
- Ophidiate: Ophidiate
- Ophidiarium: Ophidiarium
Related words:
- Snake: Ular
- Reptile: Reptil
- Serpent: Ular
- Scales: Kulit ular
- Venom: Racun
- Slither: Meluncur
- Fangs: Taring
- Constrictor: Ular penjepit
- Viper: Ular berbisa
- Cobra: Ular kobra
Phrasal verbs related to “ophidian”:
- Slither away: Meluncur pergi
- Coil around: Menggulung di sekitar
- Strike out: Menyerang
- Shed its skin: Mengganti kulit
- Hiss at: Mendesis pada
- Swallow whole: Menelan utuh
- Wrap around: Melingkari
- Slink away: Menghilang dengan senyap
- Unhinge its jaws: Membuka rahangnya
- Camouflage as: Menyamar sebagai
Common expressions related to “ophidian”:
- Snake in the grass: Ular dalam rumput
- Cold-blooded like a snake: Dingin seperti ular
- Snake charmer: Pawang ular
- Snake eyes: Mata ular
- Snake pit: Sarang ular
- Snake oil: Minyak ular
- Snakebite: Gigitan ular
- Snake in the sleeve: Ular dalam lengan
- Snake handler: Penangkap ular
- Snake in the boot: Ular dalam sepatu
Related idioms:
- As slippery as an eel: Licin seperti belut
- Snake in the grass: Ular dalam rumput
- Like a snake in the sleeve: Seperti ular dalam lengan
- As venomous as a snake: Seperti ular berbisa
- As sly as a snake: Licik seperti ular
Please note that the Indonesian equivalents provided are approximate translations and may have variations in usage.
