parrot-like
Echoing without understanding
Parrot-like describes something resembling a parrot in appearance, sound, or behavior.
A parrot-like nose is curved and hooked.
Parrot-like repetition suggests mindless mimicry without understanding: He gave parrot-like responses to every question.
The word usually carries negative connotations when applied to human speech or learning.
Large neotropical parrot
- cockatooCrested tropical bird
- lorikeetNectar-feeding parrot species
- budgieSmall pet parrot
- parakeetSmall long-tailed parrot
conure · lovebird · toucan · cockatiel · kea · kakapo · Amazon · lory
One who mimics another
- echoReflected sound wave
- imitationCopy of the original
- apeTailless higher primate
- mimicOne who copies others
emulate · repetitive · rote · verbatim · mocking · impersonate · reproduce · replicate
Harsh grating bird cry
- shriekShrill, piercing cry
- screechHigh, harsh cry
- shrillHigh-pitched and harsh
- raucousLoud and disorderly
cacophony · piercing · strident · clamorous · earsplitting · chattering · vociferous · discordant
Full of life, intensity
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
feathered · brilliant · hued · variegated · glossy · chromatic · prismatic · kaleidoscopic
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- jungleDense tropical forest
- AmazonGreek warrior women
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- canopyOverhead protective covering
equatorial · Borneo · Madagascar · perch · palm · exotic · biodiversity · habitat
macaw
Large neotropical parrot
parakeet · conure · lovebird · toucan · cockatiel · kea · kakapo · Amazon · lory
copycat
One who mimics another
mimic · emulate · repetitive · rote · verbatim · mocking · impersonate · reproduce · replicate · mirror
squawk
Harsh grating bird cry
raucous · cacophony · piercing · strident · clamorous · earsplitting · chattering · vociferous · discordant · boisterous
vibrant
Full of life, intensity
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
plumage · feathered · brilliant · hued · variegated · glossy · chromatic · prismatic · kaleidoscopic · saturated
rainforest
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
canopy · equatorial · Borneo · Madagascar · perch · palm · exotic · biodiversity · habitat · conservation
parrot-likeoriginal
First or inventive
creative · innovative · inventive · imaginative · novel
parrot-likethoughtful
Showing careful consideration
reflective · analytical · critical · discerning · considered
parrot, parrots, parroted, parroting, like, liked, likes, liking, likeness