Ilk (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- He was a charismatic leader, and we'll not see his ilk again in our lifetime.
- The company has a history of hiring people of his ilk, who are ruthless in their pursuit of profit.
- I've never met anyone of her ilk, with such a unique blend of intelligence and creativity.
- The politician's scandalous behavior was typical of people of his ilk, who think they're above the law.
- The artist's work was influenced by people of her ilk, who challenged the status quo and pushed boundaries.