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manly
[man-lee]
adjective
having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
Antonyms: ,pertaining to or suitable for males.
manly sports.
adverb
Archaic.in a manly manner.
manly
/ ˈæԱɪ /
adjective
possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, generally regarded as appropriate to or typical of a man; masculine
characteristic of or befitting a man
a manly sport
Other 51Թ Forms
- manliness noun
- ˈԱԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But all share a view that men are the oppressed ones in our society, supposedly denied their ability to bro out and be their full manly selves.
The opposite, however, is what's happening: Trump's trade war is shutting down American factories that need foreign-sourced materials, as well as devastating other "manly" blue-collar jobs like truck driving and farming.
In fact, I think those gendered stereotypes — Americans as virile and manly; Europeans as emasculated or effeminate — go back much further than that, and were inhaled by nearly all American men of Trump’s generation.
He's always wanted a war so he could demonstrate his manly power to the world as a military leader but he is also a coward who would rather buy his way out of any jam.
It seems to make them feel very strong and manly.
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When To Use
Manly means having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage or strength.Manly is typically used to describe a man who has qualities (or who display qualities) that are generally considered to be characteristic of a man or manhood, as in He was dressed as a manly lumberjack with a thick beard and big muscles. It can also be used to describe things that involve, are intended for, are popular among, or are thought to be appropriate for men, as in My grandfather enjoyed manly hobbies like hunting.Of course, all of these associations are based on gender stereotypes that are often sexist and exclusionary. Manly implies qualities, attributes, and interests that are not exclusive to men, and that do not apply to every man. Anyone can be courageous and strong. Anyone can be good at and enjoy sports or outdoor activities. For these reasons, many people avoid using adjectives like manly and object to their use.Example: He calls himself a manly man who enjoys manly things like powerlifting and beef stew.
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