anthropomorphic

[ an-thruh-puh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

1. ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human, especially to a deity: Children especially love anthropomorphic tales where talking animal friends have exciting adventures.

   Much has been written on the anthropomorphic qualities of the God of the Hebrew Scriptures.

   Children especially love anthropomorphic tales where talking animal friends have exciting adventures.

2. resembling or made to resemble a human form:

   an anthropomorphic carving.

anthropomorphic

/ ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to anthropomorphism
2. resembling the human form

Derived Forms

• ˈanthropoˌmorph, noun
• ˌanthropoˈmorphically, adverb

Other Words From

• an·thro·po·mor·phi·cal·ly an·thro·po·mor·phous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropomorphic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; anthropo- + -morphic

Example Sentences

An anthropomorphic monkey and a campaign against "feminist propaganda" set the video gaming community alight this week, following the release of the most successful Chinese title of all time.

From BBC

Previous studies have shown that tool use induces plastic changes in the human brain, as does the use of anthropomorphic prosthetic limbs.

From Science Daily

Those locations will undergo previously planned renovations but will keep the beloved robotic anthropomorphic musicians, Alejandra Brady, a spokeswoman for Chuck E. Cheese, said.

From New York Times

Building on last December’s publicity stunt where an anthropomorphic Pop-Tart cooked and served itself to the Kansas State Wildcats, we’re here treated to a funeral where the deceased is given Full Cereal Honors.

From New York Times

She meets an anthropomorphic star called, well, Star, who grants Asha the powers to rebel against the king.

From New York Times

Related Words

• humanlike