manly

[ man-lee ]

/ ˈmæn li /

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adjective, man·li·er, man·li·est.

having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.

pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports.

adverb

Archaic. in a manly manner.

Origin of manly

before 900; Middle English (adj., adv.); Old English manlīc (adj.), manlīce (adv.). See man, -ly

ANTONYMS FOR manly

1 weak, cowardly.

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synonym study for manly

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.

OTHER WORDS FROM manly

man·li·ness, noun

Words nearby manly

mankini, manky, Manley, manlike, man lock, manly, man-made, man-mark, man-minute, man-mountain, Mann

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Example sentences from the Web for manly

A person who doesn’t fit their designated type—someone who gets labeled an effete man or a manly woman—seems at odds with the natural order of things.
Gender Is What You Make of It - Issue 88: Love & Sex|Charles King|August 5, 2020|Nautilus
There are many others getting their footing, like Androgyny and Original Tomboy, all manly duds for anyone.
Look Who’s Wearing The Pants: Haute Butch’s Gender-Blending Style|Nina Strochlic|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For a short time there was Zima Gold, which was slightly amber and almost had bourbon like taste to it — for the manly Zima man.
In Japan, Zima Haz No Zexual Preference|Jake Adelstein, Angela Erika Kubo|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many found this to echo a Stepford Wife mentality of women: Women like stories and language, not impersonal, cold, manly numbers!
Girls Love Science. We Tell Them Not To.|Tauriq Moosa|July 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When your son gets older, you might encourage him to do manly and practical things, like building bridges or dams.
A Few Good Books for Dads|John Elder Robison|June 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Perhaps unsurprisingly, many folks regard the manly appeal these pols are peddling as a bad thing.
Squishes, Step Aside: Ted Cruz and Chris Christie’s Old-School Manliness|Michelle Cottle|May 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The tendency of Alger stories is to the formation of an honorable, manly character.
Camp Fires of the Wolf Patrol|Alan Douglas
And now with his manly clothes and his manly pipe he was to be so happy!
The Little Gold Miners of the Sierras and Other Stories|Various
Manly, himself, did not oppose her departure; he felt it was best she should go.
Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart|Caroline Lee Hentz
Boys learn a manly and protecting tenderness, and the girls become at once more feminine and more truthful.
A Commonplace Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies.|Anna Jameson
Montbarts was a young man of about seven or eight-and-twenty, with manly and marked features, and a fixed and piercing eye.
The Buccaneer Chief|Gustave Aimard

British Dictionary definitions for manly

manly

/ (ˈmænlɪ) /

adjective -lier or -liest

possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, generally regarded as appropriate to or typical of a man; masculine

characteristic of or befitting a mana manly sport

Derived forms of manly

manliness, noun

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单词	manly
释义	manly [ man-lee ] / ˈmæn li / SEE SYNONYMS FOR manly ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, man·li·er, man·li·est. having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery. pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports. adverb Archaic. in a manly manner. Origin of manly before 900; Middle English (adj., adv.); Old English manlīc (adj.), manlīce (adv.). See man, -ly ANTONYMS FOR manly 1 weak, cowardly. SEE ANTONYMS FOR manly ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for manly 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. OTHER WORDS FROM manly man·li·ness, noun Words nearby manly mankini, manky, Manley, manlike, man lock, manly, man-made, man-mark, man-minute, man-mountain, Mann Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for manly A person who doesn’t fit their designated type—someone who gets labeled an effete man or a manly woman—seems at odds with the natural order of things. Gender Is What You Make of It - Issue 88: Love & Sex\|Charles King\|August 5, 2020\|Nautilus There are many others getting their footing, like Androgyny and Original Tomboy, all manly duds for anyone. Look Who’s Wearing The Pants: Haute Butch’s Gender-Blending Style\|Nina Strochlic\|October 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For a short time there was Zima Gold, which was slightly amber and almost had bourbon like taste to it — for the manly Zima man. In Japan, Zima Haz No Zexual Preference\|Jake Adelstein, Angela Erika Kubo\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Many found this to echo a Stepford Wife mentality of women: Women like stories and language, not impersonal, cold, manly numbers! Girls Love Science. We Tell Them Not To.\|Tauriq Moosa\|July 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When your son gets older, you might encourage him to do manly and practical things, like building bridges or dams. A Few Good Books for Dads\|John Elder Robison\|June 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Perhaps unsurprisingly, many folks regard the manly appeal these pols are peddling as a bad thing. Squishes, Step Aside: Ted Cruz and Chris Christie’s Old-School Manliness\|Michelle Cottle\|May 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The tendency of Alger stories is to the formation of an honorable, manly character. Camp Fires of the Wolf Patrol\|Alan Douglas And now with his manly clothes and his manly pipe he was to be so happy! The Little Gold Miners of the Sierras and Other Stories\|Various Manly, himself, did not oppose her departure; he felt it was best she should go. Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart\|Caroline Lee Hentz Boys learn a manly and protecting tenderness, and the girls become at once more feminine and more truthful. A Commonplace Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies.\|Anna Jameson Montbarts was a young man of about seven or eight-and-twenty, with manly and marked features, and a fixed and piercing eye. The Buccaneer Chief\|Gustave Aimard British Dictionary definitions for manly manly / (ˈmænlɪ) / adjective -lier or -liest possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, generally regarded as appropriate to or typical of a man; masculine characteristic of or befitting a mana manly sport Derived forms of manly manliness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to manly noble, vigorous, bold, masculine, virile, macho, self-reliant, heroic, manlike, manful, audacious, brave, colt, confident, daring, dauntless, dignified, fearless, firm, gallant
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manly

adjective, man·li·er, man·li·est.

adverb

Origin of manly

ANTONYMS FOR manly

synonym study for manly

OTHER WORDS FROM manly

Words nearby manly

Example sentences from the Web for manly

British Dictionary definitions for manly

adjective -lier or -liest

Derived forms of manly

Words related to manly