Synonyms of apish

apish

adjective

ˈā-pish 

as in imitative

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitative
• imitation
• emulative
• mock
• slavish
• mimetic
• mimic
• formulaic
• deceptive
• unoriginal
• misleading
• false
• copied
• fraudulent
• canned
• epigonous
• synthetic
• epigonic
• artificial
• simulated
• factitious
• fake
• counterfeit
• bogus
• reduplicated
• sham
• reproduced
• duplicated
• perfunctory
• substitute
• transcribed
• plagiarized
• forged
• cribbed
• routine
• uninspired
• photocopied
• cut-and-dried
• backup
• man-made
• cut-and-dry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• original
• true
• legitimate
• archetypal
• real
• bona fide
• authentic
• natural
• archetypical
• genuine
• ideal
• classic
• model

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of apish

In his twilight years, Art would make good on his name and let his penchant for art shine, brightening the lives of the residents of Cedar Mountain Commons with his signature acrylic paintings, including the colorful, apish Jojo. —courant.com, 5 Nov. 2019