manly

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manly

A manly voice boomed across the campfire.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Having qualities traditionally associated with men: Possessing characteristics like strength, courage, fortitude, and resolve, considered typical or admirable in a man.
    • Suitable for or characteristic of a man: Appropriate to the male sex; not feminine or childish.

  2. Adverb (Archaic):

    • In a manly manner: With the strength, courage, or resolve characteristic of a man.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • He was praised for his manly courage during the crisis.
    • Rugby is often considered a manly sport.
    • She admired his manly physique and confident demeanor.

  • Adverb (Archaic):

    • He bore the pain manly and without complaint.
Advanced Usage

  • "Manly virtues": Qualities such as bravery, honor, stoicism, and physical strength traditionally celebrated in men.

    • The ancient Spartans were known for cultivating manly virtues.

  • "To do the manly thing": To act in a way that is considered courageous, responsible, or honorable according to traditional masculine norms.

    • He felt he had to do the manly thing and apologize for his mistake.
Variants and Related Words

  • Manliness (n): The quality or state of being manly.

    • His manliness was evident in his calm leadership.

  • Manful (adj): Brave and determined; resolute. (Often used similarly to 'manly').

    • He made a manful effort to finish the race despite his injury.

  • Unmanly (adj): Not possessing qualities considered manly; weak or cowardly.

    • He considered crying in public to be unmanly.
Synonyms
  • Virile: Having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive, typically associated with men.
  • Masculine: Having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men.
  • Stalwart: Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built.
  • Courageous: Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
Antonyms
  • Effeminate: (Of a man) having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly.
  • Cowardly: Lacking courage.
  • Childish: Of, like, or appropriate to a child.
Related Idioms

  • "A man's man": A man who enjoys and is respected by other men for his traditionally masculine interests and qualities.

    • With his love for fishing and football, he was considered a man's man.

  • "To be a man about it": To handle a difficult situation with maturity, courage, and without complaint.

    • Even though he lost the game, he was a man about it and congratulated the winner.
manly

A manly voice boomed across the campfire.

Adjective
  1. characteristic of a man
    • a deep male voice
    • manly sports
  2. possessing qualities befitting a man
Adverb
  1. 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

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