manly
Use Manly in a sentence
li adjective
1.
having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
2.
pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports.
adverb
3.
Archaic. in a manly manner.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English (adj., adv.); Old English manlīc (adj.), manlīce (adv.). See man1, -ly
before 900; Middle English (adj., adv.); Old English manlīc (adj.), manlīce (adv.). See man1, -ly
Related forms
man·li·ness, noun
Synonyms
Manly, manful, mannish mean having the traits or qualities that a culture regards as especially characteristic of or ideally appropriate to adult men. Manly is usually a term of approval, suggesting traits admired by society, such as determination, decisiveness, and steadiness: a manly acceptance of the facts; manly firmness of character. Manful also a term of approval, stresses qualities such as courage, strength, and fortitude: a manful effort to overcome great odds. Mannish is most often used derogatorily in reference to the traits, manners, or accouterments of a woman that are thought to be more appropriate to or typical of a man: a mannish abruptness in her speech; She wore a severely mannish suit. See also male.
Manly, manful, mannish mean having the traits or qualities that a culture regards as especially characteristic of or ideally appropriate to adult men. Manly is usually a term of approval, suggesting traits admired by society, such as determination, decisiveness, and steadiness: a manly acceptance of the facts; manly firmness of character. Manful also a term of approval, stresses qualities such as courage, strength, and fortitude: a manful effort to overcome great odds. Mannish is most often used derogatorily in reference to the traits, manners, or accouterments of a woman that are thought to be more appropriate to or typical of a man: a mannish abruptness in her speech; She wore a severely mannish suit. See also male.
Antonyms
1. weak, cowardly.
1. weak, cowardly.
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| —adj , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, generally regarded as appropriate to or typical of a man; masculine |
| 2. | characteristic of or befitting a man: a manly sport |
| 'manliness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
manly
c.1200, "human," from man (n.). Sense of "possessing virtues proper to a male person" is from early 13c. Meaning "masculine" is attested from late 14c. Related: Manliness.
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Example sentences
Whatever it is, it's a manly calling, and he's got to smell manly for it.
And it happens as a way of emphasizing gender differences or expressing manly braggadocio.
He arrives incognito at the court of the queen, wins her favour by manly exploits, and then departs somewhat capriciously.
He viewed his father's career in aviation dismissively, as a less manly pursuit than foot-soldiering.
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