The difference between Manly and Mannish
When used as adjectives, manly means having the characteristics of a man, whereas mannish means resembling or characteristic of a human being, in form or nature.
check bellow for the other definitions of Manly and Mannish
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Manly as an adjective:
Having the characteristics of a man.
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Manly as an adjective:
Having qualities befitting a man; courageous, resolute, noble.
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Mannish as an adjective (now, archaic):
Resembling or characteristic of a human being, in form or nature; human.
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Mannish as an adjective:
Of a woman: resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.
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Mannish as an adjective:
Resembling or characteristic of a grown man (as opposed to a boy); mature, adult.
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Mannish as an adjective (Caribbean, Guyana):
Impertinent; assertive.
Examples:
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