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guylike demeanor

guylike demeanor

8.8
A way of behaving or looking people think is typical of a man
  • noun
  • /ˈɡaɪˌlaɪk dɪˈmiːnər/
translation icon : comportamiento masculino
  • He has a strong guylike demeanor that attracts attention.

Examples

  • Many people appreciate her guylike demeanor in the workplace.

  • The character's guylike demeanor contrasted sharply with her pink dress.

  • Her guylike demeanor often challenged people's expectations at work.

  • Some admired his sister's guylike demeanor and sense of adventure.

  • His guylike demeanor and laid-back attitude made him popular among his friends.

  • At the meeting, she surprised everyone with her guylike demeanor and assertive presentation style.

  • Despite her guylike demeanor, she has interests that reflect a wide range of experiences.

Synonyms

manliness
vsguylike demeanor
8 4.4

The qualities people often expect from men, like strength and courage

emphasizes everyday looks and actions rather than ideals of character
maleness
vsguylike demeanor
5 5.9

The qualities and features people link to being a man

focuses on typical appearance or behavior linked to that sex not biology
guylike style
vsguylike demeanor
8.1

A way of dressing that uses men's clothes, like loose jackets and straight pants

is about both behavior and appearance rather than only looks or clothing

Antonyms

feminineness
5.3

Qualities or style people think belong to women, like gentle manner and dress

How Masculine

machismo
9 7.7
guylike demeanor
8.8

Surface Forms

guylike demeanor singular
guylike demeanors plural

Morphology

guylike + demeanor

Although 'guylike' is not listed as a dictionary headword, it is transparently analyzable as 'guy' + the adjectival formative '-like' meaning 'resembling a guy', and 'demeanor' means 'behavior'. The overall sense 'behavior typical of a man' follows directly from its parts and is a common compositional pattern that a B1 learner who knows the constituents would understand.

Etymology

Guylike demeanor gives a simple picture: someone who acts like a guy and has a certain demeanor, which is the way a person behaves or looks. So, it means 'behavior or appearance that is typical of a man'.