mannish (Meaning)
mannish (s)
resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman
characteristic of a man as distinguished from a woman
mannish (a.)
Resembling a human being in form or nature; human.
Resembling, suitable to, or characteristic of, a man, manlike, masculine.
Fond of men; -- said of a woman.
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mannish Sentence Examples
- The boy's mannish voice startled his classmates.
- Her mannish suit exuded an aura of authority.
- The child's mannish haircut made her appear older than her years.
- The young woman's mannish stride suggested an air of determination.
- The mannish demeanor of the female executive intimidated her subordinates.
- The mannish heroine of the novel defied societal norms.
- The mannish voice on the phone belonged to a woman who refused to be stereotyped.
- The mannish tone of the news anchor conveyed a sense of urgency.
- The mannish woman walked with confidence, ignoring the disapproving glances.
- The mannish attire of the students at the all-girls school was a symbol of their independence.
FAQs About the word mannish
resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman, characteristic of a man as distinguished from a womanResembling a human being in form or
masculine,male, virile,manly, man-sized, manlike, hoydenish, tomboyish, macho, hypermasculine
womanly, sissy, womanly,unmanly, feminine, unmanly, effeminate, girlish, sissy, feminine
The boy's mannish voice startled his classmates.
Her mannish suit exuded an aura of authority.
The child's mannish haircut made her appear older than her years.
The young woman's mannish stride suggested an air of determination.
