English Synonym Finder

monkey

Definitions

A small to medium-sized primate that typically has a long tail, most kinds of which live in trees in tropical countries.

A mischievous or playful person, especially a child.

To behave in a silly or playful way; to tamper or meddle with something.

Examples

The curious monkey swung gracefully from branch to branch in the dense jungle.

Watching the monkey peel a banana was the highlight of our trip to the zoo.

Synonyms

primate ape simian mischievous person rascal scamp

Antonyms

human serious person responsible individual adult