manly
pronunciation
How to pronounce manly in British English:
UK [ˈmænli]
How to pronounce manly in American English:
US [ˈmænli]
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- Adjective:
- possessing qualities befitting a man
- characteristic of a man
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- Adverb:
- in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
Word Origin
- manly (adj.)
- c. 1200, "human; characteristic of human beings," from man (n.) + -ly (1). Sense of "possessing virtues proper to a male person" (resoluteness, steadfastness, reliability) is from early 13c. Meaning "masculine" is attested from late 14c. Old English had werlic "male, masculine, manly."
Synonym
unflinching indomitable spirited doughty venturesome steadfast courageous firm fearless brave gritty bold heroic aggressive daring valiant stable dauntless valorous unshrinking audacious intrepid nervy
Example
- 1. They make you so manly and imposing .
- 2. Why are his firm , manly tits in a twist ?
- 3. The manly roman woman manager by the banner had a man 's manner .
- 4. I want to fill my arms with your manly body .
- 5. A sydney surf lifesaver paddles his surf ski after sunrise at manly beach on sydney 's north shore on the first day of winter june 1 , 2004 .