simious en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪm.i.əs/
Etymology
From Latin simia (“ape”) + -ous.
Meanings
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(archaic) Simian; resembling a monkey.
that strange simious, schoolboy passion of giving pain to others
1839, Sydney Smith, Ballot:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more simious | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most simious | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |