manly - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'manly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Manly

[ adv.]

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

2 . Manly

[ superl.]

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

1 . manly

[ r]

Meaning (1):
- in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

Example in sentence:

having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home

2 . manly

[ s]

Meaning (2):
- characteristic of a man

Example in sentence:

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