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- [man-lee]
- /ˈmæn li/
- /ˈmæn.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [man-lee]
- /ˈmæn li/
Definitions of manly word
- adjective manly having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery. 1
- adjective manly pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports. 1
- adverb manly Archaic. in a manly manner. 1
- noun manly Having or denoting those good qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage and strength. 1
- adjective manly masculine, male 1
- adjective manly characteristic of traditional strong male 1
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Origin of manly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English (adj., adv.); Old English manlīc (adj.), manlīce (adv.). See man1, -ly
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Parts of speech for Manly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
manly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
manly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for manly
adj manly
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- vigorous — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- masculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
- virile — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a man; masculine; manly: virile strength.
adjective manly
- mannish — being typical or suggestive of a man rather than a woman: mannish clothing styles for women; a mannish voice.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
Antonyms for manly
adj manly
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
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