simian

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.
2. 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.”

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