Anthropomorphic

usgb/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/
adjective

Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

In the movie, the characters were represented in anthropomorphic forms, such as talking animals.
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Often appears as...

  • anthropomorphic animals
  • anthropomorphic characteristics

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Common in Fables

Folktales often have anthropomorphic animals to teach life lessons through relatable stories.

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The cunning fox in the fable speaks and acts in anthropomorphic ways.
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Not Just Animals

Anthropomorphic traits can be given to objects or concepts, like a talking clock or the personification of death.

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The movie depicted an anthropomorphic wind whispering secrets to the protagonist.
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Creative Descriptions

Authors use anthropomorphic elements to add liveliness to inanimate objects or nature in their descriptions.

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The old house groaned and sighed, its anthropomorphic creaks adding to the spooky atmosphere.
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