Meaning of manly in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   manly

   Definitions

   1. characteristic of a man

   Examples

   • « a deep male voice »
   • « manly sports »

   Synonyms

   • masculine

2. Adverb

   manly

   Definitions

   1. in a manful manner

   Examples

   • « with qualities thought to befit a man »
   • « having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home »

   Antonyms

   • unmanfully
   • unmanly

3. Qualitative Adjective

   manly

   Definitions

   1. possessing qualities befitting a man

   Synonyms

   • doughty
   • fearless
   • hardy
   • man-sized

   Antonyms

   • unmanly
   • unmanful
   • unmanlike

See also

• masculine