mankind, n. 1. the human race, flesh, the human species, Homo sapiens; humanity, humankind, the world or earth; people, folks, the human community, society, the public; the masses, the multitude, proletariat.
2. men, menfolk, males.
manlike, adj. 1. male, masculine; bold, coura
geous, valiant. See - manly (defs. 1-3).
2. unfeminine, Amazonian. See - mannish (def. 1).
manliness, n. 1. masculinity, manlihood, maleness, manhood, manfulness; virility, machismo, potency; strength, power, powerfulness, puissance, might, main, force, thews.
2. vigor, vitality, hardiness, robustness, lustiness, red-bloodedness; brawn, muscularity, huskiness, burliness, heftiness, sturdiness, ruggedness.
3. courage, bravery, valor, intrepidity; heroism, gallantry, chivalry; fearlessness, dauntlessness, daring, audacity, boldness; firmness, resolution, confidence, stability, steadfastness; fortitude, hardihood, pluck, gameness, spunk, mettle, backbone, SI.
balls; nerve, doughtiness, grit, stamina, SI.
guts, intestinal fortitude.
manly, adj. 1. masculine, male, manful, manlike; Inf. he, virile, potent, macho, Inf. two-fisted, Inf. he-mannish, Inf. hairy-chested.
2. strong, powerful, sturdy, mighty, puissant, forceful; able-bodied, athletic, well-built, well-knit; brawny, muscular, sinewy, wiry; husky, strapping, broad-shouldered, burly, thickset, hefty; virile, hale, hearty, robust, vigorous; lusty, red-blooded, hardy, stout, rugged.
3. bold, courageous, brave, valiant, valorous, intrepid; audacious, daring, venturesome; fearless, dauntless, indomitable, tough; plucky, game, spunky, doughty, nervy, SI.
ballsy; mettlesome, high-spirited, spirited, lionhearted, stout-hearted; resolute, firm, confident, stable; unflinching, unshrinking, steadfast, ready for anything; heroic, gallant, chivalrous; noble, honorable, decent, sterling.
manna, n. 1. (all of a spiritual nature) food, nutriment, nourishment, refreshment, sustenance, provender; divine providence.
2. godsend, boon, blessing, manna from heaven, Inf [s.t.] out of the blue; gift, favor, benefit, benefaction, benevolence, grace, comfort, ease, remedy; windfall, bonus, premium, surprise, Inf. surprise package, Brit. Inf. perk, SI.
gravy.
3. aid, help, assistance, succor; assist, helping hand, boost, help in time of need; support, maintenance, sustainment, subsistence, provision, keep, economic support, subsidization, patronage, subsidy, lift, bounty.
mannequin, n. manikin, dummy, lay figure; model, high-fashion model.
manner, n. 1. way, means, wise, method, mode, fashion, style; habit, custom, pattern, habit, wont, characteristic or customary way; system, approach, technique, procedure, course, practice, order, line, lines, attack, tack; methodology, process, proceeding, line of action, routine, Brit, the drill, Latin, modus operandi, mode of operation, Inf. MO, manner of working; procedure, standard operating procedure, Inf. SOP.
2. aspect, air, deportment, style, bearing, demeanor, mien, cast, turn, form, shape; complexion, tenor, tone, color; carriage, posture, stance, guise, garb, address, traits, Inf. cut of one's jib; presence, seeming, outward appearance, appearance, outwardness, exteriority.