Manlike
//ˈmænlaɪk// adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.
"The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature."
Adjective
- 1 resembling human beings wordnet
- 2 possessing qualities befitting a man wordnet
- 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.
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