mannish
Like a tomboy
Mannish describes a woman whose appearance, behavior, or mannerisms resemble those typically associated with men.
The term often carries a mildly disapproving tone, suggesting that the woman in question deviates from conventional femininity: Her mannish stride and short-cropped hair drew stares at the garden party.
It can refer to clothing, physique, voice, or demeanor.
When applied to actual men or boys, mannish simply means having qualities of an adult male.
Resembling a young lad
- unfeminineContrary to womanly traits
- butchMasculine in manner
- androgynousNeither distinctly male nor female
- tomboyishUnfeminine in manner
manlike · unwomanly · rough-hewn · angular · broad-shouldered · flat-chested · short-haired · cropped
Confidently self-assured
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- boldCourageous and daring
- confidentSure of oneself
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
dominant · commanding · authoritative · decisive · brusque · blunt · gruff · direct
Adjusted to fit exactly
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- suitMatched formal garments
- slacksInformal leg garments
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
oxfords · brogues · tweed · pinstripe · button-up · vest · menswear · necktie
Muscular and hale
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- stockyShort and solidly built
burly · athletic · robust · strong · rugged · solid · powerful · sinewy
Far from surface
Walking with long steps
- swaggeringOstentatiously self-assured manner
- lumberingMoving heavily and awkwardly
- stompingTreading heavily, forcefully
- clompingWalking loudly, heavily
heavy-footed · ungainly · purposeful · brisk
boyish
Resembling a young lad
- unfeminineContrary to womanly traits
- butchMasculine in manner
- androgynousNeither distinctly male nor female
tomboyish · manlike · unwomanly · rough-hewn · angular · broad-shouldered · flat-chested · short-haired · cropped · plain
assertive
Confidently self-assured
aggressive · dominant · commanding · authoritative · decisive · brusque · blunt · gruff · direct · stern
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
trousers · oxfords · brogues · tweed · pinstripe · button-up · vest · menswear · necktie · cufflinks
strapping
Muscular and hale
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- sturdySolidly built, durable
stocky · burly · athletic · robust · strong · rugged · solid · powerful · sinewy · vigorous
deep
Far from surface
striding
Walking with long steps
- swaggeringOstentatiously self-assured manner
- lumberingMoving heavily and awkwardly
- stompingTreading heavily, forcefully
clomping · heavy-footed · ungainly · purposeful · brisk
man, manly, mankind, manhood, masculine, manliness, masculinity, womanish, masculinized