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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024man•ly /ˈmænli/USA pronunciation adj., -li•er, -li•est. - having qualities traditionally thought of as belonging to or relating to men;
not feminine or boyish:manly acts of courage. - relating to or suitable for males:manly sports.
man•li•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024man•ly (man′lē),USA pronunciation adj., -li•er, -li•est, adv. adj. - having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- pertaining to or suitable for males:manly sports.
adv. - [Archaic.]in a manly manner.
- bef. 900; Middle English (adjective, adjectival, adverb, adverbial); Old English manlīc (adjective, adjectival), manlīce (adverb, adverbial). See man1, -ly
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. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged weak, cowardly.
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