Definition of manly Manly

/mæˈnli/ - [manlee] - Man•ly

We found 9 definitions of manly from 6 different sources.

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What does manly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

manly, manlier, manliest

manly - possessing qualities befitting a man
  manful, manlike
  unmanful, unmanlike, unmanly not possessing qualities befitting a man
  masculine associated with men and not with women
manly - characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports"
  male, manful, manlike, virile
  masculine associated with men and not with women
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • manly (superl.)
    Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
  • manly (adv.)
    In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • manly
    Possessing qualities befitting a man.
  • manly
    Characteristic of a man.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • manly
    Having qualities becoming a man; firm; brave; undaunted; noble, etc.

Part of speech

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  • manly, adjective.

Pronunciation

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