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
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
There's a surprising amount of depth for people who want to min/max their favorite anthropomorphic animal.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 June 2025
That video is narrated by an anthropomorphic building that sounds…a bit familiar.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Lizard Joining the show in season 3, Lizard is an anthropomorphic lizard who is the same size as an adult.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
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“Anthropomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthropomorphic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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