manlike

English

Etymology

From man +‎ -like.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmanlʌɪk/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈmænlaɪk/

Adjective

manlike (comparative more manlike, superlative most manlike)

Of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.
- 1603, John Florio, transl.; Michel de Montaigne, The Essayes, […], printed at London: […] Edward Blount […], OCLC 946730821:
  , II.17:
  In events, I carry my selfe man-like; in the conduct childishly.
Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.
The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature.

Anagrams

Keilman, Kleiman

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