
Simian
Visual Connotation
Simian often evokes a visual image of monkey-like characteristics in appearance or behavior.

His simian walk amused the children at the party.
Not Always Pejorative
'Simian' might imply likeness to apes without negative judgment, depending on context.

Her study focused on the simian qualities beneficial to human evolution.
Often Scientific
The adjective 'simian' is commonly found in scientific or academic contexts to describe species.

The fossil shows simian traits not previously recorded.
Compare with
AnthropoidApeBaboonChimpanzeeGorillaHominidMonkeyPrimate
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