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English adjective: manly

1. manly possessing qualities befitting a man


Synonymsmanful, manlike


Similarman-sized


See alsomasculine


Antonymsunmanful, unmanlike, unmanly

2. manly characteristic of a man


SamplesA deep male voice.
Manly sports.


Synonymsmale, manful, manlike, virile


Similarmasculine


Antonymsfeminine


English adverb: manly

1. manly in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man


SamplesHaving said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home.


Synonymsmanfully


Antonymsunmanfully, unmanly









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