Basic Details
Word: Tigress
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A female tiger, known for her strength and ferocity.
Synonyms: Female tiger, she-tiger
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fight like a tigress: To be very fierce and determined in defending or fighting for something. Example: "She fought like a tigress to protect her friends from the bullies."
- Tigress at heart: A strong and determined woman who shows great courage. Example: "Despite her gentle appearance, she is a tigress at heart when it comes to her work."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tigress stealthily approached her prey in the thick jungle.
Example 2: At the wildlife sanctuary, we had the chance to see a tigress taking care of her cubs.
Example 3: The tigress is known for her strength and ability to hunt successfully for her family.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a tigress can be an incredibly caring mother, often raising her cubs alone? She teaches them how to hunt and survive in the wild until they are old enough to fend for themselves.
Famous Quote
"The tigress is a symbol of beauty, power, and the fierce spirit of nature." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tigress" mean?
a) A male lion
b) A female tiger
c) A kind of bear
d) A type of bird
Answer: b) A female tiger
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tigress"?
a) Male tiger
b) Lioness
c) She-tiger
d) Leopardess
Answer: c) She-tiger
3. Which sentence uses "tigress" correctly?
a) The tigress danced at the festival.
b) The tigress is a skilled hunter in the wild.
c) The tigress sang beautifully on stage.
d) The tigress swam across the river with ease.
Answer: b) The tigress is a skilled hunter in the wild.
4. Which idiom means to be strong and determined?
a) Fight like a tigress
b) As gentle as a lamb
c) Quiet as a mouse
d) Busy as a bee
Answer: a) Fight like a tigress
5. What is the opposite of "tigress"?
a) Male tiger
b) N/A
c) Lioness
d) Eagle
Answer: b) N/A
