1
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannish
Adjective
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Jill wasn’t a chef but a television writer trapped in an all-male writers room — dreaming of a job at none other than Shondaland.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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The pollen simply needs to move from the anther (male plant part) to the stigma (female plant part), all within the same flower.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Director Mike Hodges uncorks him as a criminal with a good — albeit violent — heart, who is capable of true masculine terror.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Her styling of 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, in particular, has helped establish the Dallas Wings guard as a fashion icon, known for a sporty-prep aesthetic that blends traditionally masculine and feminine elements.—
Avery Stone,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Women fighting for the right to vote were seen by their detractors as unfeminine, and vinegar valentines were a cheap and convenient medium to enforce gender roles.—
Melissa Chan,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dior’s collection referenced the H-line created by its founder Christian Dior for Fall-Winter 1954-1955 – a controversial silhouette at the time as its flattened shape appeared, for some, unfeminine.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Mannish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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