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manly
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1man·ly

adverb \ˈman-lē\

Definition of MANLY

: in a manly manner

First Known Use of MANLY

before 12th century

2manly

adjective
man·li·erman·li·est

Definition of MANLY

1
: having qualities generally associated with a man : strong, virile
2
: appropriate in character to a man <manly sports>
— man·li·ness noun
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Examples of MANLY

  1. He wasn't manly enough to fight.
  2. He has a deep, manly voice.

First Known Use of MANLY

13th century

Related to MANLY

Synonyms
male, manlike, masculine, mannish, man-size (or man-sized), virile
Antonyms
unmanly, unmasculine

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