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Manlike

Like man, or like a man, in form or nature; having the qualities of a man, esp. the nobler qualities; manly.

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Human 84% connected

Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human sha…

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Human 84% connected

Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human sha…

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Masculine 84% connected

Of the male sex; not female.

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Masculine 84% connected

Of the male sex; not female.

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Man 74% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Man 74% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Manliness 74% connected

The quality or state of being manly.

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Manliness 74% connected

The quality or state of being manly.

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Anthropoid 92% connected

Resembling man; -- applied especially to certain apes, as the ourang or gorilla.

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Male 92% connected

Evil; wicked; bad.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Manful 92% connected

Showing manliness, or manly spirit; hence, brave, courageous, resolute, noble.

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Manly 92% connected

Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.

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Virile 92% connected

Having the nature, properties, or qualities, of an adult man; characteristic of developed manhood; hence, masterful; forceful; specifically, capable…

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