manlike

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈmanlʌɪk/ (UK)
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/ˈmanlʌɪk/ (UK) · /ˈmænlaɪk/ (US)

Definition of manlike

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  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.”
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adj

  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.”
    “"In heaven's name, what is it?" he asked. "We have been asked not to photograph it. Possibly the light would infuriate it. The command through the medium was definite. We can only say that it is either an ape-like man or a man-like ape."”

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Etymology

From man + -like.

Anagrams of manlike

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