reptilianPronunciation: /rɛpˈtɪlɪən/Definition of reptilian adjective 1relating to or characteristic of reptiles:the reptilian ancestors of mammals 2(of a person) deeply disliked and despised; repulsive:a reptilian villain with no redeeming features noun an animal belonging to the class Reptilia; a reptile. reptilian in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of reptilian in the US English dictionary