manlike — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.

   Examples

   In events, I carry my selfe man-like; in the conduct childishly.

2. Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.

   Examples

   The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature.

   More examples (1)

   "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."

Adjective

1. possessing qualities befitting a man

   Synonyms

   manlymanful

2. characteristic of a man

   Synonyms

   malemanfulmanlyvirile

   Examples

   a deep male voice

   manly sports

3. resembling human beings

   Synonyms

   anthropoid