MANLIKE
Dictionary entry overview: What does manlike mean? • MANLIKE (adjective)
The adjective MANLIKE has 3 senses:
1. possessing qualities befitting a man
2. characteristic of a man
3. resembling human beings
Familiarity information: MANLIKE used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• MANLIKE (adjective)
Meaning:
Possessing qualities befitting a man
Synonyms:
manful; manlike; manly
Similar:
doughty; hardy (resolute and without fear)
man-sized (calling for the strength of a man)
Also:
masculine (associated with men and not with women)
Meaning:
Characteristic of a man
Synonyms:
manly; manlike; manful; male; virile
Context examples:
a deep male voice / manly sports
Similar:
masculine (associated with men and not with women)
Meaning:
Resembling human beings
Synonyms:
anthropoid; manlike
Similar:
human (having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings)
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