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What is "manly" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does manly mean in English? Meaning of manly definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "manly" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "manly": possessing qualities befitting a man

Adjective

  • Meaning: possessing qualities befitting a man
  • Synonyms: manful manlike manly
  • Antonyms: unmanful unmanlike unmanly
  • Similar: man-sized
  • Also see: masculine

    • Meaning of "manly": in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

    Adverb

  • Meaning: in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
  • Example: having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home
  • Synonyms: manfully manly
  • Antonyms: unmanfully unmanly

    • Meaning of "manly": characteristic of a man

    Adjective

  • Meaning: characteristic of a man
  • Example: a deep male voice manly sports
  • Synonyms: male manful manlike manly virile
  • Similar: masculine

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