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- Dictionarymanly/ˈmanli/
adjective
- 1. having or denoting qualities and characteristics traditionally associated with or expected of men: "he looked very manly and strong" Similar Opposite
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MANLY definition: 1. having the qualities that people think a man should have: 2. having the qualities that people…. Learn more.
May 11, 2013 · 1. : having qualities traditionally associated with a man : strong, virile. 2. : appropriate in character to a man. manly sports. Synonyms. Adjective. male. man-sized. manlike. mannish. masculine. virile. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of manly in a Sentence. Adjective He wasn't manly enough to fight.
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.
MANLY meaning: 1. having the qualities that people think a man should have: 2. having the qualities that people…. Learn more.
If a man's behaviour or appearance is manly, it shows qualities that are considered typical of a man, such as strength or courage. He set himself manly tasks and expected others to follow his example.
Definition of manly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. having qualities traditionally ascribed to men; virile; not feminine or boyish. 2. pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports. adv. 3. in the manner of, or befitting, a man. [before 900] man′li•ness, n.
