Mannishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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mannishly
[ ˈmænɪʃli ]
behavioral manner
Mannishly refers to behaving or acting in a manner that is typically associated with men. This can encompass traits such as assertiveness, stoicism, or boldness. The word is often used to describe actions that adhere to traditional masculine norms or characteristics. This adverb is sometimes used in a critical sense to highlight behavior that may be overly masculine or lacking in sensitivity.
Synonyms
bravely, manfully, masculinely
Examples of usage
- He mannishly took charge of the situation.
- She mannishly refused to show any emotion.
- They mannishly dominated the conversation.
Translations
Translations of the word "mannishly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 masculinamente
🇮🇳 पुरुषों की तरह
🇩🇪 männlich
🇮🇩 secara maskulin
🇺🇦 чоловічо
🇵🇱 męsko
🇯🇵 男性的に
🇫🇷 masculinement
🇪🇸 masculinamente
🇹🇷 erkek gibi
🇰🇷 남성스럽게
🇸🇦 بشكل ذكوري
🇨🇿 mužsky
🇸🇰 mužsky
🇨🇳 男人气
🇸🇮 moško
🇮🇸 karlmannlega
🇰🇿 еркекше
🇬🇪 კაცური
🇦🇿 kişisaya
🇲🇽 masculinamente
Etymology
The word 'mannishly' is derived from the adjective 'mannish,' which itself comes from the combination of 'man' and the suffix '-ish.' The term 'man' has Old English origins, specifically from 'mann,' which referred to a human being, regardless of gender. The notion of being 'mannish' began to emerge in the late 19th century, often used to describe women who exhibited traits considered typical of men at that time, such as strength or independence. The suffix '-ish' indicates a tendency or relating to the quality of being like a man. Over the years, 'mannishly' has been adopted into the English language as an adverb to describe actions performed in a manner that aligns with these traditional masculine traits. It often carries with it social connotations and critiques of gender roles, particularly in discussions surrounding feminism and masculinity.