anserine

• Adjetivo raro ou arcaico que significa 'relativo a ganso' ou, de forma figurada, 'tolo, estúpido'; antes usado para descrever algo que lembra um ganso ou um comportamento tolo.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'goose-like' or 'silly'; formerly used to describe something resembling a goose or foolish behavior.

1. Goose-likeC2formal

   Relating to or resembling a goose.

   Anserino

   • The bird had an anserine waddle and honk.
   • His anserine features were unmistakable in the portrait.
   • The creature's anserine neck was long and graceful.

   Sinônimosgooselikegoosey

2. Foolish or stupidC2formal

   Having or revealing a lack of intelligence; silly.

   Tolo

   • His anserine comments during the meeting were embarrassing.
   • She dismissed his anserine ideas without a second thought.
   • The anserine behavior of the crowd surprised everyone.

   Sinônimosasininebrainlessdumbfatuousfoolishgooseyinanesenselesssillystupidwitless

   Antônimoscleverintelligentsmartwise