Ilk

Word ILK
Character 3
Hyphenation ilk
Pronunciations /ɪlk/

Definitions and meanings of "Ilk"

What do we mean by ilk?

Type or kind. noun

The same. Used following a name to indicate that the one named resides in an area bearing the same name. pronoun

Each; every.

Same; very same: often used absolutely with that.

Hence, blunderingly — Of that sort or kind: as, men of that ilk.

Same; each; every. adjective

Of the same kind. adjective

Kind; class; sort; type; ; -- sometimes used to indicate disapproval when applied to people. noun

The same. adjective

A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together. noun

A kind of person noun

A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Ilk

The word "ilk" in example sentences

The thought of a witch-hunt, involving the loss of inspector gadget, and other officers, both serving and retired of his ilk is anethema to those who look for the overall picture. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2010)

However, what drives me crazy about Bella and her ilk is the I-cannot-possibly-live-without-this-person kind of "love" that is put out there. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A lead lobotomy for KSM and his ilk is almost too good for them. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The problem with Bill Kristol and his ilk is their reverence of this very limited option as the “go to” foreign policy option. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It seems that the talk about reform from your ilk is designed to mask the fact you hate the very existence of it … ❋ Unknown (2010)

Because their ilk is so common, there have been plenty of other words invented to describe them … unless there are charlatan, fraud, faker and imposter associations. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Nor am I suggesting that her ill-advised dalliance with Lucifer and his motley ilk is to be completely overlooked. ❋ Unknown (2010)

My problem with the basic conceit of The Sing Off, American Idol, and all the others of their ilk, is that you, the viewer, are watching a commercial for at least one album. ❋ Joshenglish (2009)

The only thing you'll be able to count on with Rubio and his ilk is one more turn at crony capitalism and promises to pass a constitutional amendment to ban pants on the ground for distraction. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think what I dislike most about bit and that ilk is their smug assumption of superiority. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I wonder when it will occur to people (especially the media) that the best way to stop the crap emanating from Cheney and his ilk is to treat them just like any four-year-old who is making pathetic and unwarranted public bids for attention and IGNORE THEM. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The problem I have found with reading or re-reading Eco, Hofstadter and others of their thoughtful ilk is that the ordinary conversations of the day become surreal (Tiger Woods, etc.) when your mind is churning. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But, the static thinking of John Avlon and other of his ilk is wrong in the [21st] Century. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The gross narcissism of Palin and her ilk is hilarious. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As with Neil getting squashed for his "affair" with a 15 year old girl, those of this ilk is like stepping on a pregnant cockroach and all one gets is the satisfaction of hearing the splat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The odds of sportsmen being able to out deep pocket the Environmental Defense Fund and their ilk is very poor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Simms said the spot that's most natural for Cowher, Dungy, Shanahan and their ilk is on the sideline. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The biggest difference between me and my ilk, is that I take responsibility for my own situation. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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