spoonism

/ˈspuːnɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or practice of attributing human thoughts, intentions, or characteristics to inanimate objects or animals, especially as a form of personification.

“The poet’s use of spoonism in the poem added to its imaginative and whimsical quality.”

Synonyms

  • anthropomorphism
  • personification

Antonyms

  • literalism
  • objectivity