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Webster 1913 Edition


Manlike

Man′likeˊ

,
Adj.
[
Man
+
like.
Cf.
Manly
.]
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.
Having the proper qualities of a man.
1.
Of man's nature.

Definition 2024


manlike

manlike

English

Adjective

manlike (comparative more manlike, superlative most manlike)

  1. Of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.
  2. Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.
    The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature.