1
possessing qualities befitting a man
"The team cheered loudly for their captain's manly refusal to back down during the final seconds of the game."
2
characteristic of a man
"a deep male voice"
"manly sports"
3
Having the characteristics of a man.
"The old oak tree stood as a manly sentinel guarding the edge of the forest, its thick branches reaching high into the sky."
1
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
"having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home"
1
A surname.
"Mr. Manly introduced himself at the town council meeting as a new member of the committee."
Example Sentences
"a deep male voice"
adjective
"manly sports"
adjective
"having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home"
adverb
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