manlike
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/ˈmanlʌɪk/
(UK)
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/ˈmanlʌɪk/ (UK) · /ˈmænlaɪk/ (US)
Definition of manlike
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adj
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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
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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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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.
Words you can make from manlike
124 playable · top: KINEMA (12 pts)
Best play kinema 12 points6-letter words
4 words5-letter words
20 words4-letter words
51 words- KAME 10 pts
- KAMI 10 pts
- MAKE 10 pts
- MAKI 10 pts
- MIKE 10 pts
- MILK 10 pts
- MINK 10 pts
- AKIN 8 pts
- ILKA 8 pts
- KAIL 8 pts
- KAIN 8 pts
- KALE 8 pts
- KANE 8 pts
- KILN 8 pts
- KINA 8 pts
- KINE 8 pts
- LAKE 8 pts
- LANK 8 pts
- LEAK 8 pts
- LIKE 8 pts
- LINK 8 pts
- ALME 6 pts
- AMEN 6 pts
- AMIE 6 pts
- AMIN 6 pts
- LAME 6 pts
- LIMA 6 pts
- LIME 6 pts
- LIMN 6 pts
- MAIL 6 pts
- MAIN 6 pts
- MALE 6 pts
- MANE 6 pts
- MANI 6 pts
- MEAL 6 pts
- MEAN 6 pts
- MIEN 6 pts
- MILE 6 pts
- MINA 6 pts
- MINE 6 pts
- NAME 6 pts
- NEMA 6 pts
- ANIL 4 pts
- ELAN 4 pts
- ILEA 4 pts
- LAIN 4 pts
- LANE 4 pts
- LEAN 4 pts
- LIEN 4 pts
- LINE 4 pts
- NAIL 4 pts
3-letter words
30 words2-letter words
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