manly

[ man-lee ]

/ ˈmæn li /

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adjective, man·li·er, man·li·est.

having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.

pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports.

adverb

Archaic. in a manly manner.

OPPOSITES FOR manly

1 weak, cowardly.

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Origin of manly

before 900; Middle English (adj., adv.); Old English manlīc (adj.), manlīce (adv.). See man, -ly

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Manly, manful, mannish mean having the traits or qualities that a culture regards as especially characteristic of or ideally appropriate to adult men. Manly is usually a term of approval, suggesting traits admired by society, such as determination, decisiveness, and steadiness: a manly acceptance of the facts; manly firmness of character. Manful, also a term of approval, stresses qualities such as courage, strength, and fortitude: a manful effort to overcome great odds. Mannish is most often used derogatorily in reference to the traits, manners, or accouterments of a woman that are thought to be more appropriate to or typical of a man: a mannish abruptness in her speech; She wore a severely mannish suit. See also male.

OTHER WORDS FROM manly

man·li·ness, noun

How to use manly in a sentence

Later, after taking his own shirt off in a supposed show of manliness, Dre freaked out when Andre Jr. copied him.
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The Persians, next to bravery in battle, considered the greatest proof of manliness was to be able to exhibit many children.
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He was very much subdued, but his companions appreciated his manliness, and gave him a warm welcome.
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Even at that early age he was remarkable for the manliness of his mind.
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"Showed his good sense and manliness," said the Doctor gruffly.
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British Dictionary definitions for manly

manly

/ (ˈmænlɪ) /

adjective -lier or -liest

possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, generally regarded as appropriate to or typical of a man; masculine

characteristic of or befitting a mana manly sport

Derived forms of manly

manliness, noun

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