simious

[ sim-ee-uhs ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of apes or monkeys; simian.

Other Words From

• simi·ous·ness noun
• sub·simi·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of simious¹

1795–1805; < Latin sīmi ( a ) ape ( simian ) + -ous

Example Sentences

Our semi-simious ancestors could gesticulate long before they could talk articulately.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a strong facial resemblance among the simious races--Simia Similibus.

From Project Gutenberg