adjective
- having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, or boldness
- appropriate for or characteristic of a man
Examples
- He showed manly courage in the face of danger.
- The coach praised the team’s manly effort during the championship game.
- His deep voice and manly appearance made him perfect for the role.
- She admired his manly determination to succeed.
- The advertisement promoted manly virtues like honor and integrity.
- He took a manly approach to solving the problem.