Apish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈā-pish/ ap·ish

Meaning & Definition of Apish

Apish (adjective)

  1. resembling an ape
  2. having an apelike appearance
  3. extremely silly or affected

Apish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model

    "whenever I smiled, the baby would respond with an apish grin"

    similar: canned, emulative, epigonic, formulaic, imitative, mimetic, mimic, slavish, unoriginal
    related: copied, cribbed, plagiarized, artificial, bogus, factitious, fake, false, imitation, man-made, mock, sham, simulated, substitute, synthetic, duplicated, photocopied, reduplicated, reproduced, transcribed, backup, counterfeit, deceptive, forged, fraudulent, misleading, cut-and-dried, perfunctory, routine, uninspired
    opposite: archetypal, original
    near: authentic, bona fide, legitimate, true, genuine, natural, real, classic, ideal, model

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Apish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Apish:

canned, emulative, epigonic, formulaic, imitative, mimetic, mimic, slavish, unoriginal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Apish

Words with the opposite meaning of Apish:

archetypal, original

Related Words for Apish

copied, cribbed, plagiarized, artificial, bogus, factitious, fake, false, imitation, man-made, mock, sham, simulated, substitute, synthetic, duplicated, photocopied, reduplicated, reproduced, transcribed, backup, counterfeit, deceptive, forged, fraudulent, misleading, cut-and-dried, perfunctory, routine, uninspired

Near Antonyms of Apish

authentic, bona fide, legitimate, true, genuine, natural, real, classic, ideal, model

Word Forms of Apish

Derived words: apishly (adverb), apishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Apish

First known use: circa 1525

Frequently Asked Questions about Apish

What does "Apish" mean?

"Apish" means resembling an ape. As an adjective, it is defined as: resembling an ape.

What is another word for "Apish"?

Other words for "Apish" include canned, emulative, epigonic, formulaic, imitative, mimetic, mimic and slavish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Apish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Apish"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Apish". Common alternatives include canned, emulative, epigonic, formulaic, imitative, mimetic, mimic, slavish and unoriginal.

What is the opposite of "Apish"?

Antonyms of "Apish" include archetypal and original. Near antonyms include authentic, bona fide, legitimate and true.

How do you use "Apish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Apish" in a sentence: "whenever I smiled, the baby would respond with an apish grin".

Is "Apish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Apish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Apish"?

"Apish" is pronounced /ˈā-pish/ and divided into syllables as ap·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Apish"?

First known use: circa 1525.