Antonyms for manly

Grammar : Adj

Spell : man-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn li

Definition of manly

Origin : c.1200, "human; characteristic of human beings," from man (n.) + -ly (1). Sense of "possessing virtues proper to a male person" (resoluteness, steadfastness, reliability) is from early 13c. Meaning "masculine" is attested from late 14c. Old English had werlic "male, masculine, manly."

adj courageous

Example sentences :

"I'll do it, sir," said I to the Mayor, with a manly curtness.
Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes

Therefore, after a moment's consideration, he spoke up, with a firm and manly voice.
Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

This appeal to manly protection was received by Stevie with his usual docility.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

We had hauled our manly tacks aboard, and had no thoughts of plunder.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

The bridegroom's frank and manly countenance was radiant with joy.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

They praised his manly beauty, his grace and strength of body.
Extract from : « Buried Cities, Part 2 » by Jennie Hall

Driving, swimming, rowing, and other manly sports should be favored.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various

He mixed but little with the "Boys," but the latter respected him for his manly qualities.
Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

It was rumored, sir, that she admired me for my Manly Shape.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 » by Various

"Indeed I do," she said heartily, and gave him her hand in the manly way he hated.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

Synonyms for manly

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