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
Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2022
In a cumulation of centuries-old and harmful beliefs, many men believe ‘manly’ self-care falls within the confines of the gym or work.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Hayes, who now has a solo career, manly stubble, and a fully functioning frontal lobe, comes back to Solène.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
But Nixon had a decent respect for the opinion of those New York Times readers and, in my personal observation, was too patriotic to go full, manly man authoritarian.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 6 May 2024
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
Adjective
Conveniently, Ilyin also foresaw that a manly redeemer would lead Russia to triumph.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2022
In a cumulation of centuries-old and harmful beliefs, many men believe ‘manly’ self-care falls within the confines of the gym or work.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Hayes, who now has a solo career, manly stubble, and a fully functioning frontal lobe, comes back to Solène.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024
But Nixon had a decent respect for the opinion of those New York Times readers and, in my personal observation, was too patriotic to go full, manly man authoritarian.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 6 May 2024
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
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“Manly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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