manly

adjective

Definition of manlynext
as in male
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men a manly deep voice

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Recent Examples of manly Another critic pointed out that Williams has been the victim of similar attacks calling her athletic build masculine or manly. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 This special again explores the trauma Frank Castle carries from his Marines stint and again includes lots of manly screaming. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026 Throughout modern history, first ladies have often served as the empathetic, emotive counterpart to their husbands, who tend to remain more manly and stoic. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026 Apollo’s manly, all-business moon crews of the 1960s and 1970s certainly did not do group hugs. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manly
  1. male
  2. masculine
Adjective
  • Jagetz described tattooing as a profession that remains heavily male dominated, where apprentices are frequently expected to tolerate inappropriate behavior because obtaining a license often depends on the person training them.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The boy has since pled guilty with another male student but at the time denied making the AI nudes, and the mother provided no more information.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of male
Adjective
  • Custom pieces were also trending this red-carpet, with more masculine, blinged-out, and colorful suits were the center of the carpet.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Suede shirt + camo capris + gold accents One of the easiest ways to look like a fashion insider is juxtaposing masculine and feminine elements in one outfit.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 July 2026
Definition of masculine

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