Definition of Anthropoid

having characteristics of a human being, usually in terms of shape or appearance

Examples of Anthropoid in a sentence

While visiting the zoo, we watched a monkey peal a banana in such an anthropoid way.  🔊

Sometimes Charlie acts in such an animalistic way that I wonder if he is really an anthropoid animal that merely resembles a human being.  🔊

Sophie dreamed that she was visited by an anthropoid friend who appeared human but who was really a humanoid.  🔊

When Oscar’s monkey was trained as a waiter, its anthropoid nature became more apparent.  🔊

Watching the baboon smile, I could not help but wonder at its anthropoid characteristics so clearly on display.  🔊

Other words in the Animals category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)