Manly: meaning, definitions and examples
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manly
[ หmรฆnli ]
behavior
having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, and assertiveness
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He showed a manly determination to overcome the obstacles in his path.
- She admired his manly confidence in difficult situations.
manner
in a manner befitting a man; with strength and courage
Examples of usage
- He faced the challenge manly and refused to give up.
- She spoke manly, with a firm voice that demanded attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "manly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น masculino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฐเฅเคฆเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช mรคnnlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ jantan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะถะฝัะน
๐ต๐ฑ mฤski
๐ฏ๐ต ็ทใใใ
๐ซ๐ท viril
๐ช๐ธ varonil
๐น๐ท erkeksi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์๋ค์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฌููู
๐จ๐ฟ muลพnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ muลพnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ทๅญๆฐๆฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ moลพat
๐ฎ๐ธ karlmannlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะถาฏัะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kiลiyษ xas
๐ฒ๐ฝ varonil
Word origin
The word 'manly' dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the Old English 'mannlic', which means 'characteristic of a man'. Throughout history, 'manly' has been used to describe attributes and behaviors typically associated with men, such as strength, courage, and honor.
See also: everyman, man, manacle, manage, mania, manipulate, mankind, manliness, manner, manor, mantra, manual, manure.