adjective
- showing courage, determination, and strength in facing difficulties
Usage: somewhat formal or literary
Examples
- He made a manful effort to complete the marathon despite his injury.
- The team put up a manful fight against the defending champions.
- She showed manful determination in rebuilding her business after the fire.
- The rescue workers made manful attempts to reach the trapped miners.
- Despite his fear, he made a manful effort to speak in public.
- The soldiers displayed manful courage during the difficult mission.