manlike

man·like

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [man-lahyk]
- /ˈmænˌlaɪk/
- /ˈmænlaɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-lahyk]
- /ˈmænˌlaɪk/

Definitions of manlike word

adjective manlike resembling a human being; anthropoid. 1
adjective manlike belonging or proper to a man; manly: manlike fortitude. 1
noun manlike Resembling a human being. 1
adjective manlike resembling or befitting a man 0
adjective manlike like or characteristic of a human being 0
adjective manlike like or fit for a man; masculine 0

See all 8 definitions of manlike

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Origin of manlike

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at man1, -like

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Parts of speech for Manlike

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Manlike

manlike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for manlike

adj manlike

hominoid — Anthropology. a member of the biological superfamily Hominoidea, including all modern great apes and humans and a number of their extinct ancestors and relatives.
android — In science fiction books and films, an android is a robot that looks like a human being.

All 2 Synonyms of manlike

Antonyms for manlike

adjective manlike

manful — having or showing boldness, courage, or strength; resolute.
unmanly — not manly; not characteristic of or befitting a man; weak, timid, or cowardly.
hypermasculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.

All 3 Antonyms of manlike