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adverb man·ly \ˈman-lē\

Definition of manly

  1. :  in a manly manner

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manly

adjective man·ly

Definition of manly

manlier

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manliest

  1. 1 :  having qualities generally associated with a man :  strong, virile

  2. 2 :  appropriate in character to a man manly sports

manliness

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Examples of manly in a Sentence

  1. He wasn't manly enough to fight.

  2. He has a deep, manly voice.

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manly Synonyms

Synonyms
male, manlike, masculine, mannish, man-size (or man-sized), virile
Antonyms
unmanly, unmasculine
Related Words
hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho, ultramasculine; boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish; Amazonian, butch
Near Antonyms
metrosexual, unmacho; effeminate, girlish, sissified, sissy; feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly; emasculated, impotent, weakened; androgynous, neuter

MANLY Defined for English Language Learners

manly

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Definition of manly for English Language Learners

  • : having or showing qualities (such as strength or courage) that are expected in a man

MANLY Defined for Kids

manly

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adjective man·ly \ˈman-lē\

Definition of manly for Students

manlier

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manliest

  1. :  having or showing qualities (as strength or courage) often felt to be proper for a man a manly voice

manliness

noun

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