məˈnɪstɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of manism, a form of fetishism in which human or animal body parts are treated as objects of sexual desire

“The artist’s manistic sculptures were a subject of controversy at the exhibition.”

2. noun

a person or thing characterized by or showing manistic tendencies or features

“The manistic figure in the painting was a symbol of the artist’s fascination with the human form.”