captainish

And now this surety was jolted out of his consciousness; for she was there escorted by a man she had often described, and whom Ross recognized from the description -- a tall, dark, "captainish" - looking fellow, with a large mustache; but who, far from being a captain or other kind of superman, was merely a photographer -- yet a wealthy and successful photographer, whose work was unusual and artistic.

The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility Morgan Robertson 1888

Ross, though an efficient naval officer, was anything but "captainish"; he was simply a clean-shaven, clean-cut young fellow, with a face that mirrored every emotion of his soul.

The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility Morgan Robertson 1888