Manlike

//ˈmænlaɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.

    "In events, I carry my selfe man-like; in the conduct childishly."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.

    "The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature."

Adjective
  1. 1
    resembling human beings wordnet
  2. 2
    possessing qualities befitting a man wordnet
  3. 3
    characteristic of a man wordnet

Example

More examples

"In events, I carry my selfe man-like; in the conduct childishly."

Etymology

From man + -like.

Related phrases

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