manlike I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology: Middle English, from man + like 1.: resembling man : having the form or nature of a man < hairy manlike creatures — Blue Book > 2.: befitting or belonging to a man : manly, mannish, masculine < simple, vigorous … manlike passion — Forum > Synonyms:see male II. adverb : as a man : manfully < meet the danger manlike >