Mannish

Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪʃ/

Definitions of mannish

adjective having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, such as strength or boldness

Example Sentences

A1 He wore a mannish suit to the job interview.

A2 She had a mannish haircut that made her look older than she was.

B1 The mannish behavior of the new employee made some of his coworkers uncomfortable.

B2 Her mannish style of dress was a reflection of her strong personality.

C1 The actress received praise for her portrayal of a mannish character in the film.

C2 Despite her mannish appearance, she exuded a sense of elegance and grace.

Examples of mannish in a Sentence

formal Her mannish attire was quite unconventional for a formal event.

informal She always felt more comfortable in mannish clothing rather than dresses.

slang Some people may think her style is a bit too mannish, but she rocks it.

figurative His mannish demeanor made him stand out in a crowd of more reserved individuals.

Grammatical Forms of mannish

• past tense: manned
• plural: mannish
• comparative: more mannish
• superlative: most mannish
• present tense: man
• future tense: will man
• perfect tense: have manned
• continuous tense: is manning
• singular: mannish
• positive degree: mannish
• infinitive: to man
• gerund: manning
• participle: manning

Origin and Evolution of mannish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mannish' originated from the Old English word 'mannisc', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'manniskaz' meaning 'human'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'mannish' evolved to describe qualities or characteristics typically associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, or masculinity.