Gurinder Chadha

Up the Junction' went on to inform my love of British social realism. It was the first film I saw of this ilk, a very stark, visceral reflection of England, an England I didn't necessarily feel a part of but that I knew was out there. You could almost smell the bread and butter and cabbage.

English Director

Dan Levy

I like to refer to my small social circle as 'boutique.' And much like the hotels of the same ilk, my friends are all unique, high quality, and serve me good food. But more than that, they teach me things about the world and about myself that I couldn't learn anywhere else.

American Comedian

Jason Robert Brown

When I started out, I wanted to be Billy Joel. The plan was to be a singer-songwriter of that ilk, and, then, I got waylaid - that's probably an unfair way to say it - from being a rock star by the musical theatre stuff, which I love doing.

American Musician

Padma Lakshmi

I'm not of the American ilk that, you know, your lover needs to be your best friend and know you inside out. I think he should know you well enough to please you. Otherwise, what secret will there be to tell him when you're ninety?

Indian Chef

Greg Rucka

I've always had a thing for theme parks and their less-glorious cousins, amusement parks, the carnival midway, and others of such ilk.

American Writer

Sam Seder

I'm not of the ilk that there's something immoral about doing an unfunny sitcom - it just gets boring and unchallenging.

Jeffrey Eugenides

One of the reasons I like Barthes more than other writers of that ilk is because he had a literary quality.

American Novelist

Kate Garraway

My husband is very much of the ilk that expects to waited on hand and foot during the festive season.

English Journalist

Sara Bareilles

I'm of the ilk of writers that feels you have to be open to the inspiration.

Ogden Nash

The cow is of the bovine ilk; one end is moo, the other milk.

American Poet

Use 'ilk' to connect things sharing similar features or behavior.

Similar Characteristics

'Ilk' may imply origin, grouping things or people by where they come from.

Identifying Origins

Sometimes 'ilk' is used to show disapproval for a group someone belongs to.

Negative Implication

In Scottish history, 'ilk' indicates a person's family or clan name.

Historical Usage

Use 'ilk' to refer to someone's ancestors or lineage in a Scottish context.

Describing Ancestry

'Ilk' in Scotland can connect a family name to their traditional lands.

Place Association

 the moment I turn my back? No, sir. I will let you know if you abandon our agreement like our compatriot Duquet, I will weigh twofold on your hide the fair and proper punishment to your ilk. I'm a man of my word.

What Sort of Man Are...

 After all, in a totally free labor market, we could find jobs for pretty much everyone. The dystopia that worries me is a universe in which a few geniuses invent Google and its ilk