manlier; manliest
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Examples of manly in a Sentence
Adjective
He wasn't manly enough to fight.
He has a deep, manly voice.
Recent Examples on the Web
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Because what's manlier than being the king of the castle, right?
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 12 July 2023
Bellocchio pulled Scorsese in close for a manly pat on the back.
—Manuela Santacatterina, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2024
Gone are the manly traits of our forefathers: stoicism, reliability, strength, and dignity.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 1 Feb. 2024
Still, the young men’s fathers each felt their son had a manly duty to serve.
—Natalia Abbakumova, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2024
Spencer redressed the existing sets to reflect the manly elements Gosling’s Ken has brought back from the Real World, including mini-fridges and leather furniture.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Long eyelashes lent his eyes a feminine sparkle, a counterpoint to his manly chin.
—William Keiser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023
Along with Simmons’ gruff, manly background vocals, the latter track was highlighted by Thayer’s razoring guitar leads.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 3 Dec. 2023
Adjective
This manly scent comes in a 1.7oz container and is made in New York.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Because what's manlier than being the king of the castle, right?
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 12 July 2023
Bellocchio pulled Scorsese in close for a manly pat on the back.
—Manuela Santacatterina, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2024
Gone are the manly traits of our forefathers: stoicism, reliability, strength, and dignity.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 1 Feb. 2024
Still, the young men’s fathers each felt their son had a manly duty to serve.
—Natalia Abbakumova, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2024
Spencer redressed the existing sets to reflect the manly elements Gosling’s Ken has brought back from the Real World, including mini-fridges and leather furniture.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Long eyelashes lent his eyes a feminine sparkle, a counterpoint to his manly chin.
—William Keiser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023
Along with Simmons’ gruff, manly background vocals, the latter track was highlighted by Thayer’s razoring guitar leads.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 3 Dec. 2023
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“Manly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manly. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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