Thesaurus: manly
Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
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Definitions
- superl. Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
- adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.
- adj. possessing qualities befitting a man
- adj. characteristic of a man
- adv. in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
- Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. Let's briefly put on manly readiness. Shak. Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life. Dryden. Syn. -- Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted; hardy; dignified; stately. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.
- Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish;manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.Let's briefly put on manly readiness. Shak.Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life. Dryden.
- j:100 a. possessing qualities befitting a man