Definition of "manlike" [man•like]

• Resembling a human. (adjective)
• Belonging to or befitting a man. See Synonyms at male. (adjective)

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• "Ikeega was overcome with joy, but he received her demonstrations in manlike fashion, saying: Come, Ikeega, let us eat."
• "It is obvious that for those who call a manlike ghost Elohim, there could be no difficulty in conceiving any other Elohim under the same aspect."
• "Only her reputation for "manlike" wisdom allowed her to remain a strong rallying point for the Castilians, which in turn gave her a measure of independence from her husband."