manly

Adjective · Adverb
Synonyms: manfulmanlikemalevirilemanfully

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. possessing qualities befitting a manSynonyms: manfulmanlike
  2. characteristic of a man“a deep male voice”“manly sports”Synonyms: malemanfulmanlikevirile

Adverb (1)

  1. in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man“having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home”Synonyms: manfully
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Manly \Man"ly\, a. [Compar. Manlier; superl. Manliest.] [Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike.] Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. [1913 Webster]

Let's briefly put on manly readiness. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted; hardy; dignified; stately. [1913 Webster]

Manly \Man"ly\, adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly. [1913 Webster]
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