manly

1. superl. Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. Source: opted

2. adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly. Source: opted

3. adj. possessing qualities befitting a man Source: wordnet

4. adj. characteristic of a man Source: wordnet

5. adv. in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

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. Source: adambom

8. j:100 a. possessing qualities befitting a man Source: ecdict

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