Synonyms of apish

apish

adjective

ˈā-pish 

as in imitative

using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model

whenever I smiled, the baby would respond with an apish grin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitative
• imitation
• emulative
• mock
• slavish
• mimetic
• mimic
• formulaic
• deceptive
• unoriginal
• misleading
• copied
• false
• fraudulent
• canned
• synthetic
• epigonic
• artificial
• simulated
• factitious
• fake
• counterfeit
• bogus
• reduplicated
• sham
• reproduced
• duplicated
• perfunctory
• substitute
• transcribed
• plagiarized
• forged
• cribbed
• uninspired
• routine
• photocopied
• cut-and-dried
• backup
• man-made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• original
• true
• legitimate
• real
• bona fide
• natural
• archetypal
• authentic
• genuine
• ideal
• classic
• model

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apish

Nina is now dating the apish Filip (Dame Joveski), Sara’s ex and one of her rapists — unbeknownst to everyone, of course. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

In his twilight years, Art would make good on his name and let his penchant for art shine, brightening the lives of the residents of Cedar Mountain Commons with his signature acrylic paintings, including the colorful, apish Jojo. — courant.com, 5 Nov. 2019