Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anthropomorphous

Adjective

/ˌæn.θroʊ.pəˈmɔr.fəs/

Definition

Having human form or attributes.

Examples

The anthropomorphous characters in the story made the moral lessons more relatable to children.
In the animated movie, the anthropomorphous animals could speak and act just like humans.
Many ancient cultures depicted their gods in an anthropomorphous way, giving them human forms and behaviors.

Meaning

The term anthropomorphous refers to the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, especially animals, deities, and objects.