English adjective: manly | |||
1. | manly possessing qualities befitting a man | ||
Synonyms | manful, manlike | ||
Similar | man-sized | ||
See also | masculine | ||
Antonyms | unmanful, unmanlike, unmanly | ||
2. | manly characteristic of a man | ||
Samples | A deep male voice. Manly sports. | ||
Synonyms | male, manful, manlike, virile | ||
Similar | masculine | ||
Antonyms | feminine | ||
English adverb: manly | |||
1. | manly in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man | ||
Samples | Having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home. | ||
Synonyms | manfully | ||
Antonyms | unmanfully, unmanly | ||