anthropomorphic
adjective
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As word lovers, we are endlessly fascinated by the uniqueness and complexity of human language. Many species use sounds and gestures to communicate with one another, but the ability to speak in full sentences, to share abstract ideas, and to write and tell stories is distinctly anthropic. Brilliant though dogs may be, they can’t verbalize their hopes and dreams. That is, unless those dogs are anthropomorphic—a trait common in works of fiction. From chatty chiweenies to tangoing tapirs, depictions of anthropomorphic animals abound thanks to our creative superpowers.
Examples of anthropomorphic in a Sentence
Armond White, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
There are also anthropomorphic pickles and hotdogs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The director added that the remake’s team was careful not to make the dragons too anthropomorphic.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
First, an anthropomorphic mullet named Jaromir Jagr arrived in Pittsburgh, got weirdly friendly with some peanut butter, and became arguably the most entertaining player of his generation.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Anthropomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthropomorphic. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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