Meaning & Definition of Manly in English
English⟶
Manly
/mænli/
adjective
1. Possessing qualities befitting a man
synonym:
- manly,
- manful,
- manlike
2. Characteristic of a man
- "A deep male voice"
- "Manly sports"
synonym:
- male,
- manful,
- manlike,
- manly,
- virile
adverb
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"
synonym:
- manfully,
- manly
Examples of using
It is not manly to speak ill of others behind their backs.