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man·ly
 manly
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- pronunciation:
- maen
li
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
manlier, manliest |
| definition: |
possessing qualities that are considered to be desirable in or befitting a man; masculine.
She thought it was manly of him to join the fight.- synonyms:
- masculine, virile
- antonyms:
- effeminate, feminine, unmanly, womanish, womanly
- similar words:
- ballsy, macho, male, manful, manlike, mannish, two-fisted
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| related words: |
chivalrous, virile |
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| derivation: |
manliness (n.) |
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