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manly

/ˈmænli/adjective, adverb2 syllables

Manly means: characteristic of a man.

Synonyms for manly8

adjective, as in characteristic of a man

male, manful, manlike, virile, masculine

adjective, as in possessing qualities befitting a man

manful, manlike, man-sized, masculine

adverb, as in in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

manfully

also used for manly

manlily

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Opposites of manly

unmanly

What does manly mean?3

adjective

1

characteristic of a man“a deep male voice”

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”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with manly?1

two syllables

stanley
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Manly in a sentence

  • It is not manly to speak ill of others behind their backs.CM
  • His manly figure was adorned and enriched by a beautiful pair of donkey's ears.Hybrid
  • Yanni is tall and sports a manly moustache.Amastan
  • Yanni is intimidatingly tall and sports a manly moustache.Amastan
  • He loves to be dominated and likes manly males.felidad
  • He was one of the most manly boys in the school.Nuel
  • You're so strong, manly and sweet, how could I resist you?ApioDelPueblo
  • Vladimir Putin wants everyone to think he's a manly man.rul

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Forms of manly

as a adjective

comparative
manlier
superlative
manliest