Lioness Meaning in English
word
ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs
LY-uh-ness
lˈaɪənɛs
LY-uh-ness
Definition
A female lion; the adult female member of the lion species.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly to specify the female of the species. Common in zoology, documentaries, and animal discussions. Not used metaphorically as often as 'lion.'
Spanish: leonaPortuguese (BR): leoaPortuguese (PT): leoaChinese (Simplified): 母狮Chinese (Traditional): 母獅Hindi: मादा शेरArabic: لبؤةBengali: সিংহীRussian: львицаJapanese: 雌ライオンVietnamese: sư tử cáiKorean: 암사자Turkish: dişi aslanUrdu: شیرنیIndonesian: singa betina
Example Sentences
The lioness hunts for food in the grasslands.
basic
A lioness is very protective of her cubs.
basic
I saw a lioness at the zoo yesterday.
basic
The pride was led by a strong lioness.
natural
It's amazing how quietly a lioness can move through the tall grass.
natural
The zookeepers watched as the lioness gently played with her cubs.
natural