humanlike

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈhjuːmənlaɪk/

KK: /ˈhjuːmənlaɪk/

adjective

Definition

Having qualities or features that are similar to those of a person.

Example

The robot was designed to have humanlike features, making it more relatable to people.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more humanlike

Superlative: most humanlike

Conversation

Have you seen that new robot? It looks so humanlike!

I know, right? It's kind of eerie how realistic it is.

Yeah, I wonder how they managed to make it so humanlike.

Technology has come a long way; it's fascinating to think about!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

humanoid

anthropoid

personlike

Antonyms

inhuman

unlike

alien

Root Explanation

Humanlike → It is formed from "human" (from Latin "humanus", meaning of or belonging to man) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "humanlike" means resembling or similar to a human being.

Memory Tip

Think of 'human' which refers to a person, and '-like' means resembling. This helps you remember that 'humanlike' describes something that resembles a human.

Visually Confused Words

unmanlike

manlike

hunlike

hymnlike

handlike

unwomanlike