manly meaning and definition

MANLY adjective

Definition of manly (adjective)

1. possessing qualities befitting a man
   • synonyms: manful, manlike
   • antonym: unmanful
2. characteristic of a man
   • "a deep male voice"; "manly sports"
   • synonyms: male, manful, manlike, virile

MANLY adverb

Definition of manly (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"
   • synonyms: manfully
   • antonym: unmanfully