manly
[ man-lee ]
/ ˈmæn li /
adjective, man·li·er, man·li·est.
having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports.
adverb
Archaic.
in a manly manner.
Origin of manly
SYNONYMS FOR manly
Manly,
manful,
mannish mean having the traits or qualities that a culture regards as especially characteristic of or ideally appropriate to adult men.
Manly is usually a term of approval, suggesting traits admired by society, such as determination, decisiveness, and steadiness:
a manly acceptance of the facts; manly firmness of character.
Manful, also a term of approval, stresses qualities such as courage, strength, and fortitude:
a manful effort to overcome great odds.
Mannish is most often used derogatorily in reference to the traits, manners, or accouterments of a woman that are thought to be more appropriate to or typical of a man:
a mannish abruptness in her speech; She wore a severely mannish suit. See also
male.
OTHER WORDS FROM manly
man·li·ness, nounWords nearby manly
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manky,
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mann, horace,
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British Dictionary definitions for manliness
manly
/ (ˈmænlɪ) /
adjective -lier or -liest
possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, generally regarded as appropriate to or typical of a man; masculine
characteristic of or befitting a man
a manly sport