anthropomorphic
an-thruh-puh-MOR-fikadjMeaning giving human form or traits to animals or things
Memory hook ANTHROPO + MORPH: in HUMAN shape. In Lila’s picture book, the cat sits at the breakfast table, sips tea and says “Good morning!” just like a person: the cat is anthropomorphic.
Fairy tales are full of anthropomorphic animals who talk and wear clothes.
In context The cartoon gave the toaster anthropomorphic features, a smiling face and waving arms, so that it seemed like a cheerful friend.
Similar humanlike, personified
From Greek anthropomorphos, “shaped like a human”: anthropos (human being) + morphe (form).