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Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.

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  1. superl. Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
  2. adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.
  3. adj. possessing qualities befitting a man
  4. adj. characteristic of a man
  5. adv. in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. j:100 a. possessing qualities befitting a man