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Webster 1913 Edition
Manlike
Man′likeˊ
,Adj.
Like man, or like a man, in form or nature; having the qualities of a man, esp. the nobler qualities; manly.
“ Gentle, manlike speech.” Testament of Love.
“ A right manlike man.” Sir P. Sidney.
In glaring Chloe’s
manlike
taste and mien. Shenstone.
Webster 1828 Edition
Manlike
MAN'LIKE
,Adj.
1.
Of man's nature.Definition 2024
manlike
manlike
English
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, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essayes, London: Edward Blount, OCLC 946730821, II.17:
- In events, I carry my selfe man-like; in the conduct childishly.
- 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essayes, London: Edward Blount, OCLC 946730821, II.17:
- Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.
- The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature.