Simian Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪmiən
SIM-ee-uhn
sˈɪmiən
SIM-ee-uhn
Definition
Relating to or resembling monkeys or apes; can describe an animal in the monkey or ape family, or something that looks like one.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in scientific, formal, or descriptive contexts for animals. Can sometimes—rarely—be used metaphorically for human features or behavior, usually in literature or humor. Often refers to monkeys, apes, or attributes relating to them.
Spanish: simio - de simioPortuguese (BR): símio - de símioPortuguese (PT): símio - de símioChinese (Simplified): 类人猿 - 猿猴Chinese (Traditional): 類人猿 - 猿猴Hindi: वानर - बंदर जैसाArabic: سِمْيَانِيّ - قرديBengali: বানরজাতীয় - কপিকুলেরRussian: обезьянийJapanese: サルの - 類人猿のVietnamese: vượn - giống khỉKorean: 유인원의 - 원숭이 같은Turkish: maymunumsuUrdu: بندر نماIndonesian: mirip kera - simian
Example Sentences
The zoo has a large simian enclosure.
basic
A gorilla is a simian animal.
basic
Some simian species are very intelligent.
basic
Her facial expressions had a simian charm.
natural
Paleontologists study simian fossils to understand evolution.
natural
His movements were almost simian as he climbed the tree.
natural