manlike UK /ˈmanlʌɪk/US /ˈmænlaɪk/ adjective2 •Of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.In events, I carry my selfe man-like; in the conduct childishly. — 1603 •Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature. formsmore manlike · most manlike