MANNISH Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

mannish

adjective

ˈma-nish

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as in male

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men a woman with a somewhat mannish gait

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as in masculine

having qualities or traits that are traditionally considered inappropriate for a girl or woman worked on the assembly line wearing a T-shirt and mannish overalls

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Recent Examples of mannish The capsule collection to be unveiled in June is expected to serve as a manifesto and define Lauro’s vision, rooted in high-octane sensuality with a mannish edge. —

Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 As a girl, Mitchell was a debutante, diver, and champion figure skater who loved dungarees and mannish shirts. —

Simon Chilvers, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2025 But Pugh’s stroke of genius is putting Eileen not in some sort of mannish suit but in a bombshell dress that highlights her curves like a primal goddess. —

Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025 The brand worked sartorial and mannish fabrics into outerwear with an eclectic undercurrent. —

WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mannish

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Vansteenberghe, a male model, recognized that modeling was also one of Carthen’s goals and set her up with modeling gigs and advice after leaving Fiji.

— Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The modernization of the space allows support for more than 500 soldiers, including spaces for male and female guard members, as well as enhancements for the changing needs of the guard’s different units.

— Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026