1. relating to or resembling a goose
Usage: formal; zoological
2. silly or foolish
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The anserine features of the waterfowl were clearly visible.
• His anserine behavior at the meeting embarrassed everyone.
• The scientist studied the anserine characteristics of various species.
• Her anserine comments showed a lack of understanding.
• The anserine waddle of the bird amused the children.
• Such anserine thinking will not solve complex problems.