Meaning of simian | Babel Free
ˈsɪm.i.ənDefinitions
- Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.
- Bearing resemblance to an ape or monkey; apelike or monkeylike.
Equivalents
Examples
“In “Benguelê” (which refers to slaves’ nostalgic longing for Africa) he makes extensive use of crouching, stooped bodies in a simian, loping walk, arms hanging loosely and head down to suggest tribal dances, rituals, animals, a precivilization.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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