anthropomorphic
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪk// UK //ˌænθɹəpəmˈɔːfɪk// an·thro·po·mor·phic
adj. describing something that has human qualities or looks like a person. You use this when animals or objects are shown with human faces or feelings in stories.
adj. relating to the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. Often used in literary analysis to describe the personification of animals or nature.
The children's book features an anthropomorphic rabbit who wears a hat.
In many ancient myths, gods are depicted as anthropomorphic figures who live in a version of the human world.
The poet's use of anthropomorphic language transforms the storm into a vengeful deity, allowing the reader to experience the weather as a conscious, malevolent force.
From anthropo- + -morphic.