Bovine

Relating to or resembling cattle (cows and oxen). This can refer to the physical characteristics of these animals, such as their large size, placid nature, or a certain shape. It can also describe a state of being or a temperament associated with cattle: slow-moving, dull, and unexcitable. The term is frequently used metaphorically to describe people or situations that evoke these characteristics, and also the group of animals which include domestic cattle, bison, and buffalo, emphasizing their relatedness. The word 'bovine' can appear both as an adjective and, less commonly, a noun.

Bovine meaning with examples

• The artist captured the serene beauty of the herd with their broad backs and calm gaze in a picturesque painting, highlighting the bovine presence in the pastoral landscape. Their slow, rhythmic chewing of the cud and their heavy stillness under the hot sun were captured on canvas.
• Her stoic silence and unhurried response to the crisis earned her the nickname "Bovine Brenda" from her exasperated colleagues who perceived her as being slow and difficult to motivate to take action during times of stress.
• The documentary explored the history of bovine farming, tracing the evolution of cattle breeds from wild ancestors to the domesticated animals that are essential to modern agriculture and their impact on global food security.
• The massive doors of the ancient temple were carved with depictions of bovine figures, a symbol of strength and fertility and an expression of the culture in which they were created and revered and admired.
• The old farmer, with his weathered face and slow, deliberate movements, possessed a certain bovine calmness; he seemed unperturbed by the hustle and bustle of the city, content in his rural solitude.