manlike

• Adjetivo que describe algo o alguien con cualidades o forma propias de un varón humano; en gran medida anticuado, siendo reemplazado por términos como 'varonil' o 'masculino'.

An archaic adjective meaning having the qualities or form of a human male; now largely replaced by 'manly' or 'masculine'.

1. Possessing manly qualitiesB2formal

   Having attributes or characteristics traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, or independence.

   varonil, viril

   • He was described as manlike in his unwavering sense of duty.
   • The statue depicted a manlike figure, heroic and bold.
   • Her manlike resolve impressed everyone in the boardroom.

   Sinónimosmalemanfulmanlymasculinevirile

   Antónimoseffeminateunmanlywomanly

2. Characteristic of a manB2formal

   Typical of adult human males in appearance, behavior, or mannerisms.

   Característico de un hombre

   • His voice had a deep, manlike resonance.
   • The painting captured a manlike posture and facial expression.
   • She found his manlike gait reassuring.

   Sinónimosmalemanfulmanlymannishmasculinevirile

   Antónimoseffeminateunmanlywomanlike

3. Resembling human beingsC1formal

   Having a form or appearance similar to that of a human, often used for non-human entities (e.g., robots, aliens).

   Semejante a un ser humano

   • The robot was designed with a manlike torso and limbs.
   • In the film, the creature looked manlike but had blue skin.
   • Some anthropologists study manlike fossils to understand human evolution.

   Sinónimosanthropoidanthropomorphicanthropomorphoushumanlikehumanoid