manly

adverb

man·ly | \ ˈman-lē

Definition of manly

(Entry 1 of 2)

: in a manly manner

manly

adjective

manlier; manliest

Definition of manly (Entry 2 of 2)

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

2 : appropriate in character to a man manly sports

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Synonyms & Antonyms for manly

Synonyms: Adjective

male, man-size (or man-sized), mannish, masculine, virile

Antonyms: Adjective

unmanly, unmasculine

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: Adverb

The company recruited figures from the sports world—the NASCAR driver Mark Martin, the soccer player Pelé, the baseball player Rafael Palmeiro—to star in ads that emphasized men being classically manly: speeding, winning, overcoming. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, "Jagged Little (Blue) Pill," 27 Mar. 2018 Ranching work was challenging, manly and allowed black people to make as much as whites. — The Economist, "Restoring black Americans to the saddle," 25 Jan. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Gone fishing What’s the manly version of a spa gift set? — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "8 Father's Day gift ideas that can be found in Milwaukee suburbs," 5 June 2018 Dante, hovering over the issue with Anglophile, let out a manly squeal. — Elisa Albert, Longreads, "Etta or Bessie or Dora or Rose," 24 May 2018 Here’s the basic at-home strategy for the ultimate manly manicure. — Donna Bulseco, WSJ, "The He-Manicure: A Guide to CEO-Worthy Nails," 2 May 2018 Fast forward to adulthood and the two are attempting to out-run each other on their respective morning jogs, as manly men do. — Laura Cohen, Redbook, "Randall and Kevin Hash It Out As Beth Learns a Life-Changing Secret On This Is Us," 16 Nov. 2016 Meaning: strong, manly, free man Origin: German, French This one's a no-brainer tribute to the baby's grandfather, the Prince of Wales. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Royal Baby Prince Louis Has an Important Meaning Behind His Name," 27 Apr. 2018 But rather fittingly, the universe’s first space beer will hail from Manly Beach in Australia (yes, that is genuinely a real place, and a manly one). — Allison Barrie, Fox News, "Beer in space? Cutting-edge project developing unique zero gravity brew," 26 Apr. 2018 The two friends also enjoy video footage of Lane in his cocky, manly prime, and the contrast to their current state is heartbreaking. — Walter Addiego, Houston Chronicle, "Film review: ‘Rider’ an elegiac portrait of a cowboy," 26 Apr. 2018 The rash is harder to get rid of on the manly parts than Stephenson has been for LeBron. — Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, "Who's more obnoxious than Indiana Pacers' Lance Stephenson? -- Bill Livingston (photos)," 23 Apr. 2018

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