Manly: meaning, definitions and examples

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manly

 

[ หˆmรฆnli ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, and assertiveness

Synonyms

macho, masculine, virile

Examples of usage

  • He showed a manly determination to overcome the obstacles in his path.
  • She admired his manly confidence in difficult situations.
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น masculino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเฅเคฆเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรคnnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะถะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ™ski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ทใ‚‰ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท viril

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ varonil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erkeksi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚จ์ž๋‹ค์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ muลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ทๅญๆฐ”ๆฆ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moลพat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karlmannlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะถาฏั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiลŸiyษ™ xas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ varonil

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,880, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.