manlike

Describes a quality that mimics or resembles a man, often focusing on physical attributes like build, voice, or strength. It is more descriptive of outward appearance or behavior than 'masculine', which refers to an inherent identity or social role. Depending on the context, it can be neutral (describing a statue or animal) or slightly critical when used to describe a woman, suggesting a lack of traditional femininity. It carries a sense of imitation—something that is "like" a man but may not actually be one.