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porcine

/ˈpɔː.saɪn/

Перевод: Относящийся к свиньям или напоминающий их.

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adjective

/ˈpɔː.saɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к свиньям или напоминающий их.

Relating to or resembling pigs or swine.

  1. Relating to swineC1formal

    Of, relating to, or resembling a pig or pigs.

    ruСвиной

    • The farmer studied porcine anatomy for his veterinary work.
    • Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome is a common disease in pig farms.
    • The sculpture had distinctly porcine features.

    Синонимыhoggishpiggishswinish

  2. Repellently fatC2formal

    Having an extremely fat or obese appearance that is considered unpleasant.

    ruОтталкивающе толстый

    • The critic described the king's porcine figure with disdain.
    • His porcine physique was the result of years of overindulgence.
    • The cartoon character was drawn with exaggerated porcine proportions.

    Синонимыhoggishpiggishpiggyswinish

  3. Coarsely gluttonous or greedyC2formal

    Displaying pig-like behavior, especially excessive greed or gluttony.

    ruСвиноподобный

    • His porcine appetite at the buffet shocked the other guests.
    • The tycoon's porcine greed led to his downfall.
    • She was disgusted by his porcine manners at the dinner table.

    Синонимыgluttonousgreedyhoggishpiggishswinishvoracious

    Антонимыabstemiousabstinentmoderatetemperate

Формы
  • more porcine comparative form
  • most porcine superlative form