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leonine

/liːˈɒnɪn/ adjective · British & US
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What does leonine mean?

adjective

Resembling a lion in appearance or character; majestic and powerful. Often used to describe a commanding or authoritative voice or presence.

Example

"The leonine voice of the actor boomed through the theater, commanding the audience's attention."

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