MANNISH Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

mannish

adjective

ˈma-nish

Definition of mannish

as in male

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men a woman with a somewhat mannish gait

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as in masculine

having qualities or traits that are traditionally considered inappropriate for a girl or woman worked on the assembly line wearing a T-shirt and mannish overalls

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Recent Examples of mannish As a girl, Mitchell was a debutante, diver, and champion figure skater who loved dungarees and mannish shirts. — Simon Chilvers, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2025 But Pugh’s stroke of genius is putting Eileen not in some sort of mannish suit but in a bombshell dress that highlights her curves like a primal goddess. — Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025 The brand worked sartorial and mannish fabrics into outerwear with an eclectic undercurrent. — WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 The capsule collection to be unveiled in June is expected to serve as a manifesto and define Lauro’s vision, rooted in high-octane sensuality with a mannish edge. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mannish

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Adjective

The male Guam kingfisher hatched on April 19, while the female hatched on May 12.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026
After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

Definition of male

Adjective

Willis was the lead singer, and when all the performers took on stereotypically masculine personas, he became known for playing the cop.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Upon opening the package, the fragrances don't announce themselves with the hyper-masculine aggression of a locker-room body spray.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of masculine

Adjective

Women fighting for the right to vote were seen by their detractors as unfeminine, and vinegar valentines were a cheap and convenient medium to enforce gender roles.

— Melissa Chan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
The intention behind this final postcard may have been, yet again, to paint the fight for suffrage as absurd, to make suffragists seem like willful, unfeminine animals.

— Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024

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