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Definition of Manly

1. Adjective. Possessing qualities befitting a man.

2. Adverb. In a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man. "Having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home"

3. Adjective. Characteristic of a man. "Manly sports"

Definition of Manly

1. a. Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.

2. adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.

Definition of Manly

1. having the qualities of a man [adj -LIER, -LIEST] : MANLILY [adv]

Medical Definition of Manly

1. Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, especially. Brave, courageous, resolute, noble. "Let's briefly put on manly readiness." (Shak) "Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life." (Dryden) Synonym: Bold, daring, brave, courageous, firm, undaunted, hardy, dignified, stately. Origin: Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Manly

mankier mankiest mankind mankind mankinds manky manless manlier manliest manlike

manlikely manlily manliness manlinesses manly (current term) manly (current term) manmade manmade wetland Mann Mann's methyl blue-eosin stain

Mann-Bollman fistula Mann-Williamson operation Mann-Williamson ulcer manna manna mannan mannans mannans mannan synthetase mannas

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