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ape Antonyms

Opposite of ape

Because the opposite of ape shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An uncouth, clumsy, or unintelligent person.

Usage Example

"He was dismissed by the sophisticated guests as an unmannered gentleman who had no business being at the gala."

Strongest
gentleman
Strong
sophisticate
intellectual

• noun (Context 2)

A person who unthinkingly imitates or mimics the actions, mannerisms, or style of another.

Usage Example

"She was merely an originator of the popular artist, replicating his techniques without understanding the deeper philosophy behind them."

Strongest
originator
Strong
innovator
pioneer
trailblazer

Similar words to ape

Words similar to ape shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

copycat
imitate
mimic
imitator
oaf
parrot
hominoid
boor
See all synonyms of ape

• Nearby Words

apathetic
apathetically
apathy
ape
apeman
aperitif
aperture

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ape. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ape
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